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Crete Gas Prices Stay Above €2 a Liter, But Don’t Worry, You’re Getting 10 Cents Off

Manuel Santos

Fuel prices in Crete remain above €2 a litre as Brent crude tops $91, natural gas hits a 44-month high and electricity costs face renewed pressure.

5 days ago

Agios Nikolaos Is Getting a Soundtrack on September 22

Manuel Santos

A traditional kantada (serenade) taking over the streets of Agios Nikolaos to celebrate World Tourism Day.

5 days ago

Music and Serenades to Fill Agios Nikolaos Streets on September 22

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos will celebrate World Tourism Day with a traditional kantada featuring local musicians and singers on September 22, 2026.

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Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square meter is assigned a conventional purpose, perhaps someone should ask whether part of this land could become something visitors would actually come to Crete to experience. The Municipality of Heraklion has moved another step closer […]

5 days ago

Tourist Told to Leave Crete Beach After Card Payment Allegedly Fails

Kostas Raptis

Kostas, our Travel Tech expert, dismantles the recent incident at Agia Pelagia where a beach operator refused a card payment.

6 days ago

Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Ammoudara for Missing 67-Year-Old Surfer

Manuel Santos

A major search operation is underway in Ammoudara, Crete, for a missing 67-year-old local surfer whose board was recovered from the sea.

6 days ago

Hersonissos Police Had a Busy August, From Drunk Drivers to 12,825 Empty Balloons

Iorgos Pappas

Greek police complete a massive August sweep in Hersonissos, seizing bootleg alcohol, thousands of laughing gas balloons, and issuing nearly 900 traffic fines.

6 days ago

Cultural Association of Apesokari Hosts Guided Tour of Local Minoan Ruins and Messara Museum

Argophilia Travel News

A guided archaeological tour of Aposekari and the Messara Museum led by Heidelberg University archaeologist Diamantis Panagiotopoulos takes place September 6.

6 days ago

September Opens in Crete with Meltemi Winds and Temperatures Reaching 35°C

Manuel Santos

Crete starts September with hot, sunny weather and northerly winds, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C in southern areas.

6 days ago

West Nile in Crete? Don’t Panic, Pack the Repellent

Iorgos Pappas

Crete has confirmed a second locally acquired West Nile virus case. Travelers can take simple precautions against mosquito bites while enjoying the island.

6 days ago

Polish Tourist Dies After Being Found Unconscious at Sea in Rethymno

Manuel Santos

On the morning of Monday, August 31, 2026, off the eastern sands of Rethymno, a seventy-six-year-old tourist from Poland entered a sea that had already announced its own treachery through the relentless snapping of double red flags. His decision set in motion an immediate, frantic sequence of CPR by local lifeguards and EKAB paramedics, culminating […]

6 days ago

Drunk Passenger Forces Flight From Newcastle to Heraklion to Divert to Thessaloniki

Iorgos Pappas

A Newcastle-to-Heraklion flight was forced into an emergency landing in Thessaloniki after an aggressive 42-year-old British tourist disrupted the cabin.

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Stories of Interest

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Myriokephala Festival Brings Traffic Changes to Rethymno

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Thousands of pilgrims are expected at Myriokephala in Rethymno, with traffic restrictions and delays around the historic monastery on September 7 and 8.

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Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

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Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete’s summer tourism season.

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Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

2026-09-07 By Victoria Udrea

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

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