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Christmas Pet Festival Returns to Heraklion

Victoria Udrea

The Christmas Pet Festival returns to Heraklion on December 21, bringing families together for a pet-friendly celebration supporting stray animal care.

2 weeks ago

Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

Arthur Butler

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

3 weeks ago

Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

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Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

3 weeks ago

Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

Iorgos Pappas

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

3 weeks ago

Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

4 weeks ago

The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term quality and workforce stability.

4 weeks ago

Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

Kostas Raptis

Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.

4 weeks ago

Crete Stunned After Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Near Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra faced an unprecedented tragedy as 17 young migrants were recovered from a half-sunken vessel south of Crete.

4 weeks ago

Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

Manuel Santos

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the real tradition.

1 month ago

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

Iorgos Pappas

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK. Travellers advised to monitor routes.

1 month ago

Hersonissos Aims to Become National Model with New Energy Community Initiative

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents its new Energy Community, aiming for clean power, lower costs, and support for vulnerable households.

1 month ago

Heraklion Airport Hits 10 Million Passengers Despite Filthy Toilets and Endless Delays for New Terminal

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Airport closes in on 10 million passengers for 2025, while travellers report filthy toilets, overcrowding, and slow progress on the new Kasteli Airport.

1 month ago

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2026-01-05 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]

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2026-01-01 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

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Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

2026-01-01 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.

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Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

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