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 […]
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Heraklion Faces Fourth Water Crisis as Aposelemis Dam Breakdowns Continue
Heraklion suffers its fourth water-supply failure from the Aposelemis Dam in five months, with output cut by 40% during peak summer demand.
Crete Hotels Near Full Occupancy — But Profits Lag
Crete’s hotels are almost sold out this August, but locals say visitor spending is down sharply.
Kerasia and Ano Asites Redevelopment Projects to Be Completed by the End of 2025
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.
€3.9 Million for a Small Square in Moires
The Region of Crete will spend €3.9 million to redevelop Moires’ compact central market. Officials promise safety, accessibility, and style.
Lasithi Strategic Development Plan Targets Growth and Entrepreneurship
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 […]
Orea Crete Is the Island’s New Sustainable Tourist Program
Orea Crete is a fresh initiative linking tourism with tradition through teaching farms, scenic trails, and hands-on workshops.
Crete Secures €5.09M Contract to Repair 11 V.O.A.K. Bridges
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.
Ano Viannos Prepares for a Two-Day Celebration of Olive Oil and Tradition
Tomorrow, August 14, Ano Viannos kicks off its 2nd Olive Oil Festival — two days of music and flavors honoring Crete’s prized liquid gold.
Wet Graves: NeaKriti Reports Deadly Toll on Crete’s Beaches
NeaKriti uncovers a surge in deadly drownings on Crete’s beaches. Eleven lives were lost in Heraklion alone.
Crete’s Ancient Kritikos Lagonikos Reigns Supreme
Discover the Kritikos Lagonikos — Crete’s rare, ancient hunting hound — through history, heritage, and Mojito, the house-dwelling monarch who carries its legacy.
Crete’s Olive Oil Under Siege
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 […]
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