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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

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KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

1 week ago

Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

1 week ago

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

1 week ago

French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

1 week ago

American Tourist Rescued by Coast Guard Near Dia Island

Manuel Santos

A 75-year-old American tourist was evacuated by the Heraklion Coast Guard after falling ill on a boat near Dia Island.

1 week ago

Hiker Rescued from Agia Irini Gorge in Chania

Manuel Santos

A 60-year-old man was found unconscious inside the Agia Irini Gorge by passing hikers.

1 week ago

Heraklion Records 2,759 Parking Violations as Municipal Police Expand Controls

Iorgos Pappas

A 17-day enforcement sweep by Heraklion’s newly reinforced Municipal Police exposes a deep culture of traffic lawlessness and local parking wars.

1 week ago

70-Year-Old Tourist Rescued on Remote Gavdos Island After Fracture

Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old hiker suffered a fractured leg at Tripiti on Gavdos, sparking an intense transport operation by local firefighters.

1 week ago

Traffic Disruptions Reported Near Heraklion During Protests Over Planned Migrant Facility

Iorgos Pappas

A violent anti-migrant center riot in Athanati, Crete, shut down the main southern highway as demonstrators used explosives and committed arson near tourist traffic.

1 week ago

Heraklion Traffic Enforcement Surge Aims to Restore Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility for Summer Visitors

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Municipal Police launched a massive enforcement campaign to clear historic sidewalks and plazas, ensuring safe pedestrian access for summer tourists in Crete.

1 week ago

French Hiker Injured Near Kolokytha in Fourth Elounda Rescue of Summer

Manuel Santos

Emergency services launched a sea rescue operation to evacuate a 64-year-old French hiker who suffered a head injury while walking on the Kolokitha peninsula in Elounda.

1 week ago

Tragic Snorkeling Accident Claims Life of Young British Boy at Kladissos Beach

Manuel Santos

A major search and rescue operation involving the Coast Guard and Frontex ended in tragedy after a young British boy was recovered unconscious at Kladissos Beach, Chania.

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The Overcrowded Reality of the Free Bus in Chania

2026-07-02 By Arthur Butler

The free electric bus network in Chania was designed to offer a seamless, eco-friendly link between the outer parking lots of Kladisos and Markopoulo and the bustling city center. In theory, it is a brilliant piece of urban planning. In practice, it has turned into a daily test of physical endurance for anyone trying to […]

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Manuel Santos shares essential, life-saving advice on shallow-water hazards and how to keep your children safe this summer.

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Metaxa Hospitality Group Released “2258: A Story About the Regeneration of the Earth” Documentary

2026-07-02 By Arthur Butler

Does regenerative agriculture on the Lasithi Plateau hold the key to the future of Cretan hospitality? 2258: A Story About the Regeneration of the Earth proves it does.

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How to Spend Five Days Eating, Drinking, and Dancing Your Way Through Rethymno

2026-07-02 By Victoria Udrea

The Cretan Diet Festival 2026 opens its gates this Friday, turning the Municipal Garden of Rethymno into a vibrant showcase of the island’s agricultural wealth. This annual gathering stands as one of the most significant institutions for promoting Cretan gastronomy and local culture. Visitors stepping into the garden will find themselves surrounded by the aromas […]

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Alcohol-related emergencies continue to stretch EKAB ambulance crews in Malia. Here’s what visitors should know—and the emergency numbers every tourist should save.

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