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Seasonal Infections Surge Across Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Doctors in Crete report a rise in flu, RSV and pneumococcus cases, warning respiratory infections may remain intense until April.

6 days ago

Papoura Excavations Reach 75% Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

Victoria Udrea

Archaeological works at Papoura reach 75 percent completion as the case over nearby aviation systems heads to Greece’s Supreme Court.

6 days ago

Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop

Arthur Butler

Sea levels across the Aegean rose up to 35 cm in February due to low atmospheric pressure and strong winds, scientists confirm.

1 week ago

Cretan Hotel Workers Travel to Athens Over Unpaid Unemployment Benefits

Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 300 hotel workers from Crete head to Athens, saying some have received no unemployment pay since October.

1 week ago

1275 Traffic Violations Recorded in Crete During Carnival Weekend

Kostas Raptis

Police checks across Crete recorded 1,275 violations in four days, highlighting speeding, alcohol use and helmet neglect.

1 week ago

Heraklion Plans to Walk Cruise Tourists Out of the City

Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s plan to move cruise bus stops could push visitors away from the city center, harming local businesses and limiting accessibility.

1 week ago

Crete’s Climate Think Tank Wants a Green Badge

Kostas Raptis

Crete unveils climate strategy, flood warnings and coastal monitoring as officials pursue GSTC sustainable tourism certification in 2026.

1 week ago

Heraklion Sewage Flood Nightmare

Iorgos Pappas

Sewage flooded homes in Mastabas, Heraklion after heavy rain, forcing families out overnight and raising public health concerns.

1 week ago

Souda Draws Attention

Kostas Raptis

Increased US and NATO activity at Souda Bay, including USS Gerald R. Ford, prompts protest in Chania on February 24.

1 week ago

Winter Sales End in Heraklion With Lukewarm Results

Kostas Raptis

Meta DescriptionHeraklion retailers report lower than expected winter sales as household budgets tighten and online shopping continues to impact local turnover.

1 week ago

Kissamos Beaches Return to the Global Top

Ion Bogdan V.

Elafonissi, Balos and Falasarna in Kissamos secure top global rankings on Tripadvisor’s 2026 Best Beaches list, reaffirming Crete’s coastal appeal.

1 week ago

When the Scalpel Meets the Draft Notice

Iorgos Pappas

Lowering the draft deferment age forces young doctors to interrupt specialization, raising concerns over hospital staffing and brain drain.

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Agios Nikolaos officials plan new initiatives to promote inland villages, folklore museums, and Cretan gastronomy as part of Crete’s 2026 tourism strategy.

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Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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Ikos Kissamos Luxury Resort Expands Premium Tourism in Crete

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Ikos Kissamos will open in western Crete in April 2026, marking the Sani/Ikos Group’s entry into the island’s luxury all-inclusive market.

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Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

2026-03-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

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Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

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