Crete

Kostas Raptis

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

4 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

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

4 months ago

Kostas Raptis

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

4 months ago

Kostas Raptis

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

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

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

4 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Tourism bodies in Heraklion warn that relocating the central tourist bus stop could harm cruise arrivals, accessibility, and the local market as the issue heads to the Municipal Council.

4 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Donkeys and mules across Crete will receive free dental and farrier care from March 1 to 6, 2026, through the spring program of Filozwki Kritis.

4 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Elafonissi, Balos and Falasarna in Kissamos rank among Tripadvisor’s top 20 beaches worldwide for 2026, confirming Crete’s global coastal appeal.

4 months ago

Argophilia Travel News

Argophilia thanks Manuel Santos for his safety-first travel writing and his steady voice reminding readers to respect Crete’s wild nature.

4 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

20 rescued and three dead after a migrant boat capsized south of Crete. Three suspected traffickers arrested in two separate rescue operations.

4 months ago