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Sisi Sewage Problem Shows the Dark Side of Crete’s Tourist Boom

Iorgos Pappas

Sewage discharge in Sissi and Milatos, Crete, reveals inadequate infrastructure, raising concerns about tourism sustainability and public health.

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Hiker Saved from Remote Lasithi Plateau Trail

Manuel Santos

A hiker was successfully rescued by firefighters and the 3rd EMAK unit after being injured on a mountain trail in the Lasithi Plateau, Crete.

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Agios Nikolaos Launches 1st Adventure Fest

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos launches its first Adventure Fest on April 25-26, with sports events in Elounda, Neapoli, and Kalo Chorio.

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Agios Nikolaos Coordinates Spinalonga Upgrades

Iorgos Pappas

Mayor Manolis Menegakis coordinates with Lasithi Antiquities on Spinalonga construction and museum openings for the 2026 season.

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Heraklion Museum Climbs as Cultural Revenues Soar

Arthur Butler

New 2025 data shows a 42% surge in Greek cultural revenue despite a drop in visitors at Knossos and Phaistos.

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Samaria Gorge Will Remain Closed as Fire Risk Rises

Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge will not open on May 1 after landslides, as Crete braces for a tough fire season with strict rules and rising risks.

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis Positions Crete as Year-round Tourism Leader

Iorgos Pappas

Mitsotakis outlines Crete’s 12-month tourism vision, linking culture, infrastructure, and spending to a stronger 2026 travel model.

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Kantanos-Selino Pushes for Mountain Sovereignty in Anogia

Iorgos Pappas

Mayor Antonios Perrakis met Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis to discuss the National Strategy for Regional Development and the new Secretariat for Mountainous Areas.

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Cretan Tavli Outsmarts Time

Mihaela Lica Butler

Tavli is an iconic table game. Discover its history, rules variants, and role in everyday life across Crete and Greece.

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Crete Tourism Push Gets Political Spotlight

Iorgos Pappas

At the ND pre-conference in Heraklion, leaders outline Crete’s transformation into a 12-month tourism flagship and a European innovation hub.

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New Law Shields the Cretan Artisan Knife from Imitations

Iorgos Pappas

Greece passes a landmark bill protecting iconic handicrafts like Cretan Knives and Tinos woodcarvings. The new law supports local artisans.

1 week ago

Greece Skips Biometric Checks for UK Visitors

Kostas Raptis

Greece unilaterally scraps biometric scans for UK tourists to avoid airport delays, highlighting a massive lack of reciprocity for Greek travelers to the UK.

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2026-05-01 By Manuel Santos

New data from the National Observatory of Athens confirms record-breaking April rains in Crete have saved the island from summer water shortages.

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Which Cretan Paradises Are Dissolving Into the Sea?

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From Chrysi Island to Sitia, discover which Cretan beaches are most vulnerable to sea-level rise and the radical plans to save them.

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Hiker Rescued After Ill-Advised Gorge Trek

2026-05-01 By Manuel Santos

A 58-year-old French hiker with a pre-existing knee injury was rescued from Crete’s Richtis Gorge. Local rescuers say she’s lucky to be alive.

Flight from Copenhagen Ends in Arrest

2026-05-01 By Iorgos Pappas

28-year-old Swede was arrested and sent for psychiatric evaluation following aggressive behavior on a flight from Copenhagen to Crete.

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Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.

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