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Epic Fire in Crete: Villages Evacuated as Flames Rage

Iorgos Pappas

A massive fire erupted in Chania, Crete, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, triggering the evacuation of several villages.

3 months ago

Winds Fuel Destruction in Crete’s Heart

Iorgos Pappas

Hellfire struck Chania on July 26, as relentless winds fuel destructive wildfires. Residents, tourists, and firefighters grapple with loss and danger.

3 months ago

Crete Is on Fire: Wildfire Chaos Forces Beach Evacuations and Threatens Villages

Manuel Santos

Bleeding Sky, Burning Ground It is the kind of heat that claws under your skin and sets your nerves on edge. Crete, proud and stubborn, caught off guard, finds itself encircled by flames. The wind never rests. The wildfires never blink. Chania. Heraklion. Words etched into the smoke, names whispered in red glow and fear. […]

3 months ago

The Struggle to Protect the Papoura Hill Minoan Monument Continues

Victoria Udrea

The Papoura Hill Minoan monument drew overwhelming local opposition when plans for radar installation threatened its preservation.

3 months ago

Papoura Hill Saga Continues: Archeologists Demand Saving the Minoan Monument

Victoria Udrea

Papoura Hill saga continues in Crete as archaeologists, locals, and officials clash over the fate of precious Minoan ruins in Kastelli.

3 months ago

Water Prices Rising? Why Crete Thinks Privatizing Water Is a Dry Joke

Iorgos Pappas

EDEYA in Crete sounds the alarm as the government’s National Drought Plan threatens public water management and increases water prices.

3 months ago

Hiking Meets Heritage at Psiloritis Strata 2025

Manuel Santos

Psiloritis Strata brings together thousands of hikers, locals and travelers for Crete’s top experiential tourism event on July 27.

3 months ago

Green Light from the Ministry of Culture for Old Electric – Alexis Kalokairinos Coastal Zone Project

Argophilia Travel News

The Ministry of Culture approved Heraklion’s Old Electric – Alexis Kalokairinos coastal protection and redevelopment project in July 2025.

3 months ago

Cretan Cuisine Festival Coming to Malevizi on August 3

Victoria Udrea

The Cretan Cuisine Festival returns August 3, 2025, thanks to the Association, Region of Crete, Malevizi Municipality, and local groups.

3 months ago

Crete Electronic Fraud on the Rise: Tourist Loses €950 in Booking Scam

Kostas Raptis

A young woman planning her vacation in Crete fell victim to electronic fraud, losing €950 after booking a hotel room online.

3 months ago

Eleftherias Square Renovation Nears Completion

Victoria Udrea

Eleftherias Square in Heraklion is nearing completion, with 95% of its renovation finished, according to Deputy Mayor Giorgos Sisamakis.

3 months ago

Caretta caretta Spotted Nesting at Kalamaki Beach

Manuel Santos

A Caretta caretta returned to Kalamaki Beach to nest, laying her eggs for the next generation. Caught on camera by Giorgos Titakis.

3 months ago

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Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

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Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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