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Why Chania’s New Bioclimatic Seed Bank Will Be a Game-Changer for Eco-Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

Crete is set to open the first Mediterranean Bioclimatic Seed Bank in Chania. A landmark project blending conservation, green architecture, and a botanical museum.

2 months ago

Agios Nikolaos’ Festival of Fountains Brings Music and Memory to Kritsa

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos is launching its new cultural initiative, the “1st Festival of Fountains”, an event designed to honor Crete’s fountains as places of memory, gathering, and heritage. Following its recent stop in Vrahasi, the festival now continues at the historic Haniotena fountain in Kritsa, where on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 8 p.m., […]

2 months ago

Crete Tops the Charts While Other Islands Trail Behind

Iorgos Pappas

A TUI and Appinio survey of 2,000 Germans crowned Crete the most popular holiday island, followed by Rhodes and Santorini.

2 months ago

132 Migrants Reach Gavdos in Two Landings on the Same Day

Iorgos Pappas

On August 30, 2025, 132 male migrants — including one minor — arrived on Gavdos. FRONTEX intercepted 67 at sea, while 65 more landed at Trypiti beach.

2 months ago

Heraklion Eyes a River Revival with Four Hidden Waterways

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion explores turning four streams — Karteros, Silamianos, Giofyros, and Xeropotamos — into green corridors

2 months ago

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

Manuel Santos

Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny weather, 22–32°C, with calm breezes.

2 months ago

The Breath of an Ember

Mihaela Lica Butler

n orange canary named Gim breathes like a flame in a lantern. His song, his rhythm, and his fragile fire turn everyday noise into silence, teaching the beauty of life and presence.

2 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Welcomes Crown Iris and 1,800 Visitors

Victoria Udrea

The cruise ship Crown Iris brought 1,800 Israeli passengers to Agios Nikolaos, where calm tourism blended with tight security and a planned local protest.

2 months ago

Sitia Airport Gets a Checkup and Passes with Flying Colors

Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s “Vitsentzos Kornaros” Airport passed a full Civil Aviation Authority inspection, with leaders praising its smooth operations.

2 months ago

Greece Counts Sheep, Crete Multiplies Them

Victoria Udrea

Greece’s livestock data reveal a paradox: while herds shrink nationwide, Crete’s sheep and goats have doubled on paper, yet milk output barely rises—raising eyebrows over subsidies and statistics.

2 months ago

Crete Bids Farewell to August Under Summer Skies

Iorgos Pappas

Crete bids farewell to August with sunshine, light southwesterly winds, and temperatures up to 32°C.

2 months ago

Rescue of French Tourist in Sfakia Highlights Challenges of Crete’s Hiking Trails

Manuel Santos

A 23-year-old French tourist was rescued at Glyka Nera near Sfakia after a hiking accident. Firefighters, volunteers, and locals worked together to ensure her safe evacuation and transfer to Chania hospital.

2 months ago

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