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Koulouma Will Have Sunshine and Favorable Winds

Kostas Raptis

Mixed weather hits Crete before Clean Monday sunshine saves Koulouma. Winds, rain, and mild February theatrics explained.

1 week ago

Crete European Gastronomic Region 2026 and the Strategic Dakos Era

Victoria Udrea

Crete earns European Gastronomic Region 2026 status, launches a gift competition, and embraces a bold new strategic food horizon.

1 week ago

Clean Monday in Hersonissos Brings Villages to Life

Manuel Santos

Hersonissos celebrates Clean Monday with Koulouma events across its villages, inviting residents and visitors to welcome Lent with food, music, and kites.

1 week ago

What Tourists Think Cretans Eat vs What They Actually Eat

Iorgos Pappas

The truth about what Cretans actually eat. Beyond lamb on a spit, daily life is built on legumes, vegetables, and modest tables.

1 week ago

Minoa Pediada Residents Seek ENFIA Relief as Reconstruction Drags On

Manuel Santos

Five years after the 2021 earthquake in Minoa Pediada, hundreds of homes remain uninhabitable as residents request ENFIA exemption through 2026 and beyond.

1 week ago

Crete’s Hotel Workers Prepare for Strike as Season Approaches

Arthur Butler

Crete hotel workers strike, February 25 national strike Greece, seasonal unemployment benefits Crete, prepaid card controversy, tourism labor Crete

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The Sea Strikes Back in Gouves

Arthur Butler

Severe waves and winds up to 10 Beaufort damaged the coastal road in Gouves, Crete, reigniting erosion concerns before the tourist season.

1 week ago

Crete Water Crisis 2026 and How to Cut Consumption by 40%

Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces critical water shortages in 2026. Smart, practical tips help households and hotels reduce water use by up to 40% this summer.

1 week ago

Cretan Mountain Tea Benefits and How to Drink It

Victoria Udrea

Cretan mountain tea, known as malotira, is a traditional herbal infusion with digestive, immune and anti-inflammatory benefits. Here is what to know before you brew it.

1 week ago

ASEP Announces 43 Permanent Civil Aviation Posts Including Six in Crete

Kostas Raptis

ASEP’s 3K/2026 proclamation opens 43 permanent Civil Aviation positions, including six posts at Heraklion and Sitia airports.

1 week ago

Crete Declares German Tourism Surge After Stuttgart and Hamburg Exhibitions

Manuel Santos

Following participation in two German travel fairs, Crete officials predict strong visitor growth and year-round tourism expansion.

1 week ago

Rethymno Carnival 2026 Promises Safety, 350 Buses and 120 Volunteers

Kostas Raptis

With increased security measures, hundreds of bus routes and organized parking, Rethymno prepares for the grand Carnival parade on February 22.

2 weeks ago

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Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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Ikos Kissamos Luxury Resort Expands Premium Tourism in Crete

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Ikos Kissamos will open in western Crete in April 2026, marking the Sani/Ikos Group’s entry into the island’s luxury all-inclusive market.

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Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

2026-03-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

Pierra Creta race

Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

UNESCO Geopark Psiloritis

Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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