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Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

4 months ago

Rethymno Reorganizes Leisure Boat Berths as Marina Hits Capacity Limits

Iorgos Pappas

With no room for expansion, Rethymno Port introduces a new framework to manage professional leisure vessels within existing marina and harbor space.

4 months ago

Chania Gets a New Cycle Lane

Manuel Santos

Crete presented plans for a new 1 km cycle lane and a central charging station in Chania during the SMILE CITY partners’ meeting in Rome.

4 months ago

Crete Brings Practical Fishing Solutions to Europe’s Sea4Future Project

Manuel Santos

Crete participated in the opening Sea4Future meeting in Alicante, presenting targeted tools to tackle invasive species that threaten Mediterranean fisheries and coastal livelihoods.

4 months ago

Crete Ain’t What It Used to Be

Phil Butler

Crete has long sold itself as a place of legendary hospitality, deep history, and human warmth—a final refuge for those seeking dignity over spectacle. But daily life reveals something far less romantic. This essay is not about a single confrontation, a dog, or a bad morning. It is about what happens when a culture quietly […]

4 months ago

Hersonissos Approves €2M+ Water and Sewer Projects

Manuel Santos

Hersonissos approved over €2 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects for 2026, fornetwork upgrades and drought resilience.

4 months ago

Crete Targets Irish Travelers With Year-Round Tourism Push in Dublin

Iorgos Pappas

Crete promoted year-round tourism at The Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin, targeting growing Irish demand for off-season travel.

4 months ago

A New Space of Care Opens in South Crete

Kostas Raptis

A new accommodation facility for people with disabilities opens in Faneromeni, South Crete, on February 1, 2026.

4 months ago

Crete in Global Spotlight: Why Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 Got It Right

Phil Butler

When Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations 2026, one result stood out quietly but unmistakably: Crete ranked 9th in the world. Not 9th in Europe. Not 9th among islands. 9th globally. And that matters. The Best of the Best list represents roughly the top 1% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on […]

4 months ago

Ai Traffic Cameras Set To Expand Across Crete

Kostas Raptis

Crete will receive a significant number of AI-powered traffic cameras as part of a national automated traffic enforcement system.

5 months ago

Crete Braces For Another ‘and Other Familiar Promises

Arthur Butler

Hotels in Crete are opening early again, driven by Catholic Easter and tour operator schedules. Orthodox Easter plays little role in international tourism demand.

5 months ago

Desalination Debate in Heraklion Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns

Iorgos Pappas

Plans to explore desalination in Heraklion have sparked political and expert reactions, with concerns over cost, environmental impact.

5 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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