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Temenia Fire Contained; However, it Left a Lasting Mark

Iorgos Pappas

Over 200 firefighters, assisted by helicopters and locals, battled the Temenia fire near Kandanos-Selino in Crete. The fire is now contained.

7 months ago

Fire in Temenia: Alexandros Markogiannakis Observes Aftermath and Recovery Efforts

Iorgos Pappas

On July 27, 2025, Alexandros Markogiannakis visited Temenia to observe the effects and assess the recovery following the recent fire.

7 months ago

Epic Fire in Crete: Villages Evacuated as Flames Rage

Iorgos Pappas

A massive fire erupted in Chania, Crete, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, triggering the evacuation of several villages.

7 months ago

Winds Fuel Destruction in Crete’s Heart

Iorgos Pappas

Hellfire struck Chania on July 26, as relentless winds fuel destructive wildfires. Residents, tourists, and firefighters grapple with loss and danger.

7 months ago

Crete Is on Fire: Wildfire Chaos Forces Beach Evacuations and Threatens Villages

Manuel Santos

Bleeding Sky, Burning Ground It is the kind of heat that claws under your skin and sets your nerves on edge. Crete, proud and stubborn, caught off guard, finds itself encircled by flames. The wind never rests. The wildfires never blink. Chania. Heraklion. Words etched into the smoke, names whispered in red glow and fear. […]

7 months ago

The Struggle to Protect the Papoura Hill Minoan Monument Continues

Victoria Udrea

The Papoura Hill Minoan monument drew overwhelming local opposition when plans for radar installation threatened its preservation.

7 months ago

Papoura Hill Saga Continues: Archeologists Demand Saving the Minoan Monument

Victoria Udrea

Papoura Hill saga continues in Crete as archaeologists, locals, and officials clash over the fate of precious Minoan ruins in Kastelli.

7 months ago

Water Prices Rising? Why Crete Thinks Privatizing Water Is a Dry Joke

Iorgos Pappas

EDEYA in Crete sounds the alarm as the government’s National Drought Plan threatens public water management and increases water prices.

7 months ago

Hiking Meets Heritage at Psiloritis Strata 2025

Manuel Santos

Psiloritis Strata brings together thousands of hikers, locals and travelers for Crete’s top experiential tourism event on July 27.

7 months ago

Green Light from the Ministry of Culture for Old Electric – Alexis Kalokairinos Coastal Zone Project

Argophilia Travel News

The Ministry of Culture approved Heraklion’s Old Electric – Alexis Kalokairinos coastal protection and redevelopment project in July 2025.

7 months ago

Cretan Cuisine Festival Coming to Malevizi on August 3

Victoria Udrea

The Cretan Cuisine Festival returns August 3, 2025, thanks to the Association, Region of Crete, Malevizi Municipality, and local groups.

7 months ago

Crete Electronic Fraud on the Rise: Tourist Loses €950 in Booking Scam

Kostas Raptis

A young woman planning her vacation in Crete fell victim to electronic fraud, losing €950 after booking a hotel room online.

7 months ago

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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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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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