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Lasithi Residents Speak Out on the Desertification of the Plateau

Iorgos Pappas

While the coast celebrates the water from the Aposelemis Dam, residents of the Lasithi Plateau warn of a vanishing population and a crumbling road network.

1 week ago

Aposelemis Dam Fills Again as Crete Steps Back from Drought

Iorgos Pappas

Creta24 reports rising water at Aposelemis Dam as Sfendili submerges again, easing drought fears for Heraklion and eastern Crete.

1 week ago

4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lasithi Without Damage

Argophilia Travel News

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck south of Goudouras on Sunday morning. No damage reported; experts say the activity is normal for the region.

1 week ago

Greece Turns to the Mountains to Fix Its Tourism Imbalance

Iorgos Pappas

Greece launched a new year-round campaign for Greek mountain tourism, featuring infrastructure upgrades and a dedicated digital platform.

1 week ago

What Every Hotel Manager Needs to Know About the New Greek Hotel Pool Regulations

Manuel Santos

New Greek legislation and court rulings increase liability for hotel owners regarding pool safety, including O.P.S.-A.D.E. notifications and lifeguard requirements.

1 week ago

Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime to Open in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis announced the deployment of 130 officers to a new elite crime unit in Crete and 70 additional police to Heraklion airport and port.

1 week ago

Heraklion Municipal Shelter Organizes Dog-walking Event on Sunday

Victoria Udrea

Head out to the Heraklion Municipal Shelter in Finikia tomorrow, April 19th, for the bi-monthly “Dog Walk”!

1 week ago

The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream

Iorgos Pappas

As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.

1 week ago

Gale-Force Fury Flipped a KTEL Bus in Sfakia

Iorgos Pappas

Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

1 week ago

German Sailboat Saved from Cretan Winds in Elounda

Mihaela Lica Butler

Three sailors were rescued off the coast of Elounda, Crete, after their sailboat was swept toward shallow waters by powerful 8 Beaufort winds.

1 week ago

Hersonissos Port Overhaul Hits Archaeological Paydirt

Iorgos Pappas

The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

1 week ago

Heraklion Cobblestone Controversy: A City Lacking Continuity?

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s recent removal of granite paving stones outside the Cultural Center has sparked debate over wasteful spending and the lack of an urban master plan.

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Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.

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Strikes and Historical Memory Grip Crete on May 1st

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Labor unions in Chania and Heraklion mobilize for May Day strikes in Crete, demanding wage increases and an end to military spending.

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Crete saw record-breaking 2025 tourism figures with 1.6 million German visitors. Explore the data behind the spend, the loyalty, and the challenges of the all-inclusive model.

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Dutch Tourist Rescued After Fall at the Chania Venetian Harbor

2026-04-28 By Argophilia Travel News

A Dutch traveler was rescued by the Coast Guard and EKAB after a fall at the Chania Old Venetian Harbor breakwater.

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1st Adventure Fest Climbing Races at Peza Rescheduled

2026-04-28 By Argophilia Travel News

The 1st Adventure Fest climbing races at Peza, Kalo Chorio, are now set for May 3, after being canceled on April 25 due to bad weather.

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