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Crete’s Inland Villages Struggle as the Cost of Farming Keeps Rising

Iorgos Pappas

Speaking to Kriti TV, residents in Tefeli highlight soaring production costs and labor shortages threatening Crete’s vital farm-to-table rural economy.

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Chevron and ExxonMobil Advance Crete Hydrocarbon Plans

Kostas Raptis

Chevron sets December seismic surveys in Crete and the Ionian, while ExxonMobil targets spring 2027 for its first exploratory drilling.

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West Nile Virus Risk List Expands Across Crete, With Four Municipalities Now Included

Arthur Butler

Check which municipalities in Heraklion and Rethymno are listed under EODY’s latest West Nile virus update.

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Chania and Rethymno Hotels Get Turtle-Friendly Certification

Manuel Santos

ARCHELON and TUI awarded eight properties in Chania and Rethymno Turtle-Friendly Hotel certification for sustainable coastal tourism.

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Sissi and Kalo Chorio Celebrate World Tourism Day With Two Nights of Cretan Food, Music and Dance

Argophilia Travel News

Sissi and Kalo Chorio celebrate World Tourism Day on September 26 and 27 with Cretan food, live music, traditional dancing and free events.

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Heraklion Theater Performance Moves Indoors Due to Expected Bad Weather

Argophilia Travel News

The Hotel Paradise performances in Heraklion on September 26 and 27 have moved indoors to Nea Alatsata due to expected bad weather.

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Sitia Turns World Tourism Day Into a Cretan Treasure Hunt

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Sitia and Ierapetra celebrate World Tourism Day on September 28 with a festive gathering and an interactive photo challenge offering hotel stays and restaurant dinners as prizes.

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Samaria Gorge Closed from Both Entrances Due to Weather Despite Local Protests

Manuel Santos

OFYPECA shuts down Samaria Gorge from both entrances due to rain forecasts, while Agia Roumeli residents continue their protest to keep the trail open.

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Rethymno Celebrates World Tourism Day With Cretan Food, Music and a Few Permanent Roots

Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno marks World Tourism Day with a two-day program featuring local food, tree-planting awards for repeat visitors, and a municipal garden concert.

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Chania Prepares for Grand Reopening of Municipal Market with Greek National Opera Collaboration

Iorgos Pappas

Chania prepares for the December 4 reopening of its iconic Municipal Market in collaboration with the Greek National Opera.

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Ierapetra Expands World Tourism Day Celebrations Across Three Coastal Communities

Victoria Udrea

Ierapetra, Myrtos, and Makry Gialos celebrate World Tourism Day 2026 with live cooking from top chefs, wine tastings, and music at Kales Fortress.

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Platanias Celebrates Cretan Wine and Heritage at the 16th Land – Culture – Tourism Festival

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Platanias hosts its 16th Land, Culture, Tourism Festival on September 27, celebrating Cretan wine, tsikoudia, local food, music and traditional culture.

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Why Spain Is the Ultimate Villa Destination

2026-10-05 By Manuel Santos

From Andalusian villages to Mediterranean beaches, discover why a Spanish villa offers the perfect mix of freedom, comfort, sunshine and local experiences.

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Crete’s Animal Police Push for Better Treatment of Pets and Working Dogs

2026-10-05 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion’s Animal Protection Police have carried out more than 1,800 inspections as Crete steps up enforcement of animal welfare rules.

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Crete Counts the Cost After Three Days of Torrential Rain

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete begins recovery after three days of torrential rain, flooding and landslides damage roads, farms and infrastructure across the island.

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30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods

2026-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.

4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anogeia in Crete

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete with Epicenter South of Anogeia

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

4.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Anogeia in Rethymno, Crete, early October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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