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Heraklion Rolls Out 1,000 Blue Recycling Bins

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Municipality takes on waste woes with 1,000 new blue recycling bins being placed around the city and region.

6 months ago

Crete Battles Water Waste and Shortages Amid Tourism Boom

Manuel Santos

Crete is still battling a serious water shortage. A dry winter with little to no rain or snow failed to replenish reserves for the summer ahead.

6 months ago

Dog Walks Event in Heraklion on Saturday, March 22nd

Victoria Udrea

Join Heraklion’s Dog Walks on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Support the city’s shelter dogs through bonding and adoption efforts.

6 months ago

Crete Deals with Early Water Shortage Crisis

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan officials warn about severe water shortage as big cities prepare for hitherto unheard-of difficulties.

6 months ago

Heraklion Airport Expects Mass Arrivals After March 27

Manuel Santos

Heraklion Airport expects mass arrivals post-March 27 as most of Greece’s aviation hubs see record growth.

6 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Unveils €120,000 Tourism Promotion Strategy

Iorgos Pappas

Agios Nikolaos reveals its €120,000 2025 tourism promotion strategy focused on innovative initiatives and Middle Eastern markets.

6 months ago

Early Charter Flights Kick Off Tourism Season in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Charter flights arriving late March kick off Crete’s 2025 tourism season, targeting record-breaking international arrivals.

6 months ago

First Animal Police Unit in Greece Lands on Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The introduction of 25 Animal Police officers in Crete marks Greece’s pioneering effort in animal welfare enforcement.

6 months ago

Fabrica Anogeianki Repurposed as a Mediterranean Music Center

Victoria Udrea

Fabrica Anogeianaki in Agia Triada is being restored into a Mediterranean Music Hub, blending cultural history with vibrant artistry.

6 months ago

Will the Open Mall Truly Transform the Heart of Heraklion?

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Open Mall project promises bike lanes and urban upgrades in key streets. What will this bold move mean for locals and tourists?

6 months ago

ZOI Program Brings Lifesaving Defibrillators to Agia Pelagia and Rodia

Manuel Santos

The Malevizi Municipality, supported by Crete’s ZOI Program, installed 12 defibrillators in key areas on March 18, 2025.

6 months ago

Modern Tech for the Venetian Walls of Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.

6 months ago

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