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Five Euros for Imbros Gorge Is a Bargain — Here’s Why

Manuel Santos

Paying to Protect One of Crete’s Natural Icons Starting soon, hiking the Imbros Gorge — the third most visited in Crete after Samaria and Agia Irini — will cost visitors €5. The Municipality of Sfakia has approved the plan and sent it to the Ministry of Environment and Energy for approval, following the example of […]

6 months ago

Heraklion Faces Fourth Water Crisis as Aposelemis Dam Breakdowns Continue

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion suffers its fourth water-supply failure from the Aposelemis Dam in five months, with output cut by 40% during peak summer demand.

6 months ago

Crete Hotels Near Full Occupancy — But Profits Lag

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s hotels are almost sold out this August, but locals say visitor spending is down sharply.

6 months ago

Kerasia and Ano Asites Redevelopment Projects to Be Completed by the End of 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Kerasia and Ano Asites in Heraklion are set for 2025 makeovers. From churchyard facelifts to rural road repairs, here is what locals and tourists can expect from these Cretan village upgrades.

6 months ago

€3.9 Million for a Small Square in Moires

Ion Bogdan V.

The Region of Crete will spend €3.9 million to redevelop Moires’ compact central market. Officials promise safety, accessibility, and style.

6 months ago

Lasithi Strategic Development Plan Targets Growth and Entrepreneurship

Manuel Santos

Lasithi, the smallest of Crete’s regional units, may cover less ground than its neighbors, but it holds a wealth of untapped potential. Now, the Region of Crete is putting that potential in focus with a fresh strategic blueprint designed to unite local assets, modern opportunities, and long-term planning into one cohesive vision. The Lasithi Strategic […]

6 months ago

Orea Crete Is the Island’s New Sustainable Tourist Program

Victoria Udrea

Orea Crete is a fresh initiative linking tourism with tradition through teaching farms, scenic trails, and hands-on workshops.

6 months ago

Crete Secures €5.09M Contract to Repair 11 V.O.A.K. Bridges

Kostas Raptis

Crete’s governor signs a €5.09 million contract to repair 11 key V.O.A.K. bridges between Heraklion and Rethymno, marking a major step for island road safety.

6 months ago

Ano Viannos Prepares for a Two-Day Celebration of Olive Oil and Tradition

Iorgos Pappas

Tomorrow, August 14, Ano Viannos kicks off its 2nd Olive Oil Festival — two days of music and flavors honoring Crete’s prized liquid gold.

6 months ago

Wet Graves: NeaKriti Reports Deadly Toll on Crete’s Beaches

Manuel Santos

NeaKriti uncovers a surge in deadly drownings on Crete’s beaches. Eleven lives were lost in Heraklion alone.

6 months ago

Crete’s Ancient Kritikos Lagonikos Reigns Supreme

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover the Kritikos Lagonikos — Crete’s rare, ancient hunting hound — through history, heritage, and Mojito, the house-dwelling monarch who carries its legacy.

6 months ago

Crete’s Olive Oil Under Siege

Iorgos Pappas

Olive oil has long been the soul of Crete — a cornerstone of its cuisine, its economy, and its identity. Yet that tradition is now under pressure few could have imagined. Climate extremes, market instability, and a rise in calculated deception are testing the resilience of the island’s most treasured product. In 2024, the European […]

6 months ago

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