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When Hotels Overflow and Villagers Go Parched

Iorgos Pappas

The water crisis in Crete is no longer a bad season — it is a way of life created by overdevelopment.

6 months ago

How to Create a Farm in Crete, From Dream to Harvest

Victoria Udrea

To create a farm in Crete, newcomers must first outwit the island’s paperwork hydra.

6 months ago

Diktaion Andron Cave Still Closed, and Zeus Weeps

Ion Bogdan V.

Diktaion Andron stays closed through 2025. EU works drag on, no reopening date. Lassithi adapts while Zeus sulks in the dark.

6 months ago

Why Hotel Occupancy Rates in Crete Are Lower Than Expected This Season

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This season, hotel occupancy rates in Crete have dropped, leaving many hoteliers echoing the same question: why are the rooms empty?

6 months ago

Oceanis Lifeguards Save Tourists from Drowning in Crete

Manuel Santos

Oceanis lifeguards rescued multiple tourists from drowning due to strong currents along Crete’s most popular beaches.

6 months ago

New Thematic Parks at Keritis Bridge to Commemorate History and Nature

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Platanias proposes an ambitious project that will transform the eastern and western sides of the iconic Keritis Bridge. The initiative focuses on the creation of thematic historical and environmental parks, breathing new life into a place steeped in memories and natural grace. Keritis Bridge, built around 1908 during the term of Prime […]

6 months ago

Karavolas Beachfront Marred by Decay

Iorgos Pappas

Even on a sunlit spring day, the Karavolas Beachfront in Heraklion cannot hide its neglect. Geórgios Manoúsos, a politician with a keen photographer’s eye, describes his most recent visit as “a sad reflection of the city’s priorities.” This is not a casual complaint; thousands of visitors, both tourists and local families, see the same problems […]

6 months ago

Sitia Brings Back the Legendary Kakavia Feast

Victoria Udrea

The city of Sitia invites food lovers to the 2025 Kakavia Festival, reviving the record-setting seafood tradition by serving the world’s largest Kakavia soup.

6 months ago

Tourism Human Resources Crisis in Crete

Manuel Santos

This summer tourist season, tourism human resources in Crete face a severe shortage as employees exit the sector.

6 months ago

Tourists Shocked as Ammunition Found Near Ierapetra Beach

Manuel Santos

Early this morning, a diver discovered suspicious ammunition about 20 meters off the Ierapetra coast.

6 months ago

WIFI4GR Brings Free Public Wi-Fi in Tsoutsouras

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Minoa Pediada has launched WIFI4GR, offering free high-speed internet access in Tsoutsouras and future expansion to 32 locations across the region.

6 months ago

36,000+ Short-term Rental Properties Fuel Tourism Boom in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Crete now tops Greece in short-term rentals with over 36,000 listings. Learn what property owners need to know about legal rules.

6 months ago

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Souda’s Strategic Position Explained

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air defense in Crete.

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Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

2026-03-03 By Arthur Butler

Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of survival.

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Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

2026-03-02 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.

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Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

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Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%

2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

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