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Chersonissos Signs Supplementary Gouviános River Study to Fight Floods

Kostas Raptis

Chersonissos signed a €94,775 add-on for the Gouviános River study, promising flood protection vital for residents’ safety.

5 months ago

Heraklion Joins Nationwide Strike Against 13-Hour Workday

Iorgos Pappas

On September 30, 2025, Heraklion unions joined Greece’s nationwide strike against a Labor Ministry bill proposing a 13-hour workday.

5 months ago

Cretan Sea Lavender: Lilac Fires on Salted Ground

Victoria Udrea

Sea lavender (Limonium spp.) flourishes on Crete’s dunes, marshes, and salt pans, blooming lilac where salt and wind defeat all else.

5 months ago

Heraklion Approves Urban Accessibility Plan Amid Crumbling Sidewalks

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion approved its Urban Accessibility Plan to fix broken sidewalks and improve mobility. Officials promise ramps, routes, and new designs.

5 months ago

Nationwide Test of Civil Defense Sirens on October 1

Kostas Raptis

On October 1, nationwide sirens will sound as part of the Parmenion-25 exercise. Citizens are advised that this is a test with no cause for concern.

5 months ago

New Locations and Extensions for Chania’s Public Markets

Victoria Udrea

As of October 1, 2025, Chania’s public markets will operate at new locations. The Municipality announced updated locations for Monday through Saturday through 2027.

5 months ago

Unexpected Storm Brings Water Relief to Southeast Crete Farmers

Iorgos Pappas

A sudden storm drenched Viannos, Selakano, and Ierapetra with up to 75 mm of rain. Farmers hailed it as a lifeline after years of drought.

5 months ago

Crete Goes to Paris Looking for Year-Round Visitors

Arthur Butler

The Region of Crete joined TOP Resa 2025 in Paris, promoting year-round tourism and aiming for 500,000 French arrivals.

5 months ago

Where Crete Hides Its Wild Orchids

Mihaela Lica Butler

Wild Orchids thrive in Crete because the island offers a mosaic of habitats from sea-salt scrub to high beech and pine.

5 months ago

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

5 months ago

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

5 months ago

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

5 months ago

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Rethymno Gets Olympic Swimming Pool With €4 Million Investment

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.

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2026-03-04 By Victoria Udrea

Nineteen large-scale digital reproductions from the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion are now displayed at Saint George Gate on the Venetian Walls.

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Crete Police Seize Thousands of Firecrackers Ahead of Busy Tourist Season

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Police in Heraklion seized over 3,000 illegal firecrackers in targeted raids, as safety efforts intensify ahead of the Greek Orthodox Easter.

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2026-03-03 By Victoria Udrea

The 14th Pancretan Forum on March 7, at DEKK Gournes, strengthens links between Cretan producers and hotels, boosting local supply chains.

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2026-03-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Fuel prices in Crete rise by 4–5% following the escalation in the Middle East, affecting transport, heating, and travel costs.

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