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VOAK Completion Drags On

Iorgos Pappas

VOAK completion on Crete inches forward as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, discusses the latest hurdles and plans for the island’s major highway.

7 months ago

Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return

Manuel Santos

After the Samaria Gorge accident on April 22, a 28-year-old Belgian hiker survived a 25-meter fall thanks to the efforts of fellow hikers and Chania rescue teams.

7 months ago

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall

Manuel Santos

A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is in stable condition at Chania Hospital’s Neurosurgery Clinic.

7 months ago

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

Victoria Udrea

Let’s Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

7 months ago

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

Manuel Santos

On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or, more accurately, a signature—from Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis. No sooner had the mayor’s pen touched paper than a room of deputies, civil servants, and, possibly, someone’s cousin, confirmed the deal. The contract—routinely titled “Study for […]

7 months ago

Full Hotels and Packed Cafés at Easter in Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

During Easter in Ierapetra, officials report 70% hotel occupancy, crowded eateries, and demand fueled by good weather and tradition.

7 months ago

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

7 months ago

Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.

7 months ago

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau

Mihaela Lica Butler

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.

7 months ago

Easter of the Dead in Tylisos

Victoria Udrea

Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together at the cemetery to remember lost loved ones with food, drink, and prayers.

7 months ago

Easter in Heraklion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Easter in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation.

7 months ago

Tourists and Locals Grill Lamb by the Sea in Chania’s Venetian Harbor

Iorgos Pappas

Tsíkna takes center stage as Chania’s Venetian Harbor fills with locals and tourists grilling lamb by the waterfront for Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

7 months ago

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