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The Great Cretan Wardrobe Shift

Victoria Udrea

Every November, Cretans pull on Arctic coats while newcomers from abroad wonder if they missed a snow warning.

7 months ago

Crete Signs €22.5M Deal to Showcase Heraklion’s Venetian Walls

Iorgos Pappas

The Culture Ministry, Region of Crete, and Municipality of Heraklion have signed a €22.5 million agreement to restore the Venetian Walls and Arsenals.

7 months ago

Zakros Reservoir Geotechnical Survey Finally Breaks Ground

Kostas Raptis

The geotechnical survey for the Zakros reservoir began on November 4, marking real progress on a project vital for eastern Crete’s water security and agriculture.

7 months ago

Crete Launches €1.23M Tourism Plan for 2026

Iorgos Pappas

Crete approves a €1.23 million tourism plan for 2026, aiming to hit 7 million visitors and keep its crown as Greece’s top destination.

7 months ago

Gortyna’s Roman Odeon Gets a 500K Revival

Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Regional Governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, approved €500,000 for the restoration of Gortyna’s Roman Odeon.

7 months ago

Crete Nears Seven Million Visitors

Arthur Butler

Even after the season’s close, Knossos draws visitors from around the world as Crete eyes 7 million tourist arrivals for 2025.

7 months ago

Low Demand for Heating Oil in Heraklion Despite Subsidy Launch

Kostas Raptis

A Platform Opens, but the Interest Stays Cold The Greek government will open the myThermansi platform on Monday, November 10, allowing citizens to apply for heating subsidies. The measure encompasses a wide range of energy sources, including heating oil, natural gas, LPG, biomass, firewood, and electricity supplied through district heating systems. According to the Joint […]

7 months ago

Greece’s Dry Gate: From Crete to the Capital, What Happens When the Water Runs Out?

Argophilia Travel News

Greece now stands on the brink of a water crisis — one not merely defined by shrinking reservoirs, but by systemic inertia, fragmented governance, and the unrelenting grip of climate change. In late October, the government unveiled an ambitious €2.5 billion plan to secure national water supplies for the next three decades, prioritizing drought-stricken Attica […]

7 months ago

How to Celebrate Singles Day in Crete

Victoria Udrea

November 11 is Singles Day, and Crete is the perfect place to celebrate solo — even if it rains.

7 months ago

Heraklion’s Easy Bikes System Has Been Out of Service for Months

Manuel Santos

Deputy Mayor Giannis Tsapakis says 60 bikes are under repair at the Pankritio Stadium. Easy Bikes relaunch expected around the new year.

7 months ago

Aposelemis Dam Still Thirsty After the First Rains

Arthur Butler

Despite early November rains, Aposelemis Dam in Crete remains low. Officials reassure there’s no water shortage risk as coordinated planning continues.

7 months ago

Crete and China Strengthen Ties Through Tourism, Culture, and Olive Oil

Manuel Santos

Crete hosts China’s ambassador Fang Qiu for talks on tourism, agri-food exports, and cultural exchange — proving that olive oil and diplomacy mix surprisingly well.

7 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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