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Free Chartodiadromes Tours Begin with Arkadi Monastery Visit

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Chartodiadromes tours return, starting with Arkadi Monastery in Rethymno, plus stops at Eleutherna Museum and Margarites village.

5 months ago

Heraklion Launches €3M Green Maintenance Tender

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Heraklion approved a €3M tender for the upkeep and expansion of public green spaces from 2026 to 2027, covering parks, schools, cemeteries, and even the Venetian Walls.

5 months ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

5 months ago

Heraklion Hotel Workers Push for Extended Unemployment Fund

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion hotel workers pressed the Ministry of Labour for an immediate extension of the unemployment fund, rejecting delays and excuses.

5 months ago

Pomegranates and Their Role in Cretan New Year Traditions

Victoria Udrea

The Fruit of Autumn That Carries Into the New Year As autumn deepens in Crete, pomegranates spill into view everywhere—piled high at markets, gleaming in baskets on doorsteps, and heavy on the branches of garden trees. Their ruby seeds seem almost designed for ritual: bright, abundant, and messy in a way that speaks of life […]

5 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Hosts Three-Day Pottery Event at Former Courthouse

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From September 12–14, 2025, professional potters present live demonstrations of the art of wheel-thrown ceramics at the former courthouse in Agios Nikolaos.

5 months ago

Mosquitoes Take Over Crete Despite 2025 Control Program

Mihaela Lica Butler

Despite a March 2025 launch of Crete’s mosquito control program—including spraying, monitoring, and the “Mosquito Vision” app—residents now report an invasion.

5 months ago

The Heraklion Digital Transformation Enters Its Final Stage

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion approved a €611,940 project to overhaul municipal operations, promising streamlined services, transparency, and digital interaction with citizens.

5 months ago

Heraklion Launches Followgreen ‘Recycling Backpack’ Mission with Cash Prizes for Students

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Followgreen platform unveiled a new “Green Mission” urging students to recycle old school supplies—with the chance to win a €250 voucher.

5 months ago

Heraklion Coordinates Pan-European Sustainable Tourism Network

Manuel Santos

Heraklion hosted a pan-European meeting on sustainable tourism. The city, as “Action Leader,” promises guidance on certifications, SMEs, and policy links.

5 months ago

Krasi Plans a Cultural Makeover

Victoria Udrea

Krasi plans a cultural makeover for the ancient plane tree, the House of Literature, and the Polykentro, aiming to become a vibrant hub.

5 months ago

Tzitziki Cicadas Create Crete’s Loudest Summer Soundtrack

Manuel Santos

Crete’s tzitziki cicadas once again dominate the island’s soundscape—loved, hated, and impossible to ignore, they remain the true anthem of Greek summer.

5 months ago

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