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Rethymno Carnival 2026 Promises Safety, 350 Buses and 120 Volunteers

Kostas Raptis

With increased security measures, hundreds of bus routes and organized parking, Rethymno prepares for the grand Carnival parade on February 22.

4 months ago

Fire Contained at Hotel Under Construction in Sitia With No Injuries Reported

Argophilia Travel News

Three fire engines responded to a blaze in a hotel room under construction in Sitia. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported.

4 months ago

Government Backs Down on Koufonissi Beach Leasing Plan

Victoria Udrea

Government withdraws plan to lease Koufonissi beaches after backlash, raising fresh concerns over privatizing protected coastline.

4 months ago

Crete Hit by 121 km/h Wind Gusts as Temperatures Climb Above 17°C

Manuel Santos

Wind gusts reached 121 km/h in eastern Crete while temperatures exceeded 17°C. Travel disruptions and local power cuts reported.

4 months ago

Heraklion Taxi Owners Launch 48 Hour Strike Over Article 52

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion taxi owners begin a 48-hour strike at the airport over Article 52 of the Transport bill, citing unfair competition and market distortion.

4 months ago

Knossou Avenue Was Never Dark

Iorgos Pappas

From BOAK bridge to Venizeleio Hospital, lights shine. Understanding the gyratory system remains optional.

4 months ago

Crete’s Olive Oil Season Ends with Heavy Losses in the East

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil harvest fell sharply this year, with eastern regions seeing losses up to 80%, while western Crete recorded better results.

4 months ago

Local Authorities Respond to New Arrivals in Southern Crete

Manuel Santos

Small boats with migrants continue to arrive on Crete’s southern coast amid favorable weather, with local authorities managing arrivals without impact on tourism.

4 months ago

Crete Tourism Season Starts Early as Hotels and Flights Ramp Up

Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters the new tourism season from early April, with hotels reopening sooner, strong bookings, expanded UK flights, and hiring in full swing.

4 months ago

Old Chania Market Now Scheduled to Open in Summer 2026

Arthur Butler

After years of delays, Chania’s historic Municipal Market is now expected to reopen in summer 2026, following extended restoration works.

4 months ago

Welcome to Crete, Now Please Do Not Touch Anything

Iorgos Pappas

Environmental zoning maps in Crete are becoming unreadable. Forester Giannis Fotakis warns Chania risks turning uninvestable amid growing restrictions.

4 months ago

Valentine’s Day Cakes in Crete Look Exactly Like This

Victoria Udrea

Valentine’s Day in Crete shows up quietly in bakeries: familiar chocolate cakes and cheesecakes, reshaped into hearts, nothing reinvented.

4 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

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

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

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

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

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By 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.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By 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.

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