Gortyna’s new 2026–2028 strategic plan focuses on protecting gorges, biodiversity, and cultural landscapes while promoting sustainable eco-tourism in Crete.
Crete
Heraklion Introduces 30 km/h Speed Limit Across City and Villages
Heraklion introduces a 30 km/h speed limit across the city and all villages, improving road safety for residents and visitors driving in Crete.
How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas
Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle.
A Winter Hike in Crete Turns Fatal
The death of experienced mountaineer Stelios Papadogiannakis is a stark reminder that hiking and climbing in Crete during winter can be fatal, regardless of skill.
Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands
The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation between Crete and Cyprus.
Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council
The absence of Heraklion’s Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive village near the Venetian Walls.
Samaria Gorge at the Center of a New Debate on Protection and Responsibility (Video)
As debate grows over recent interventions near Samaria Gorge, OFYPEKA confirms continued safety and protection measures while experts warn of mounting pressure on Crete’s mountains.
Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria and Sparks a Serious Debate
A 45-metre Christmas tree lit up the entrance to Samaria Gorge on Sunday, drawing thousands to the Omalos Plateau — and igniting a strong public debate.
Christmas Walks That Are Actually Safe in Crete
Safe Christmas walks in Crete focus on city centers, promenades, villages, and sheltered areas.
Heraklion Farmers Plan a Motorcade Tomorrow
Farmers plan a protest and tractor motorcade in Alikarnassos over unpaid dues, rising costs, livestock disease, and subsidy scandals.
Kastelli Airport Is Almost Ready. Again.
Crete, 2025. Kastelli Airport targets an opening in November 2028 following a new agreement. Past delays, infrastructure gaps, and Papoura Hill issues remain.
Why Driving in Crete in Winter Is Dangerous
Driving in Crete in winter is not impossible, and it is certainly not exotic.
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