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Three fire engines responded to a blaze in a hotel room under construction in Sitia. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported.

2 weeks ago

Victoria Udrea

Government withdraws plan to lease Koufonissi beaches after backlash, raising fresh concerns over privatizing protected coastline.

2 weeks ago

Manuel Santos

Wind gusts reached 121 km/h in eastern Crete while temperatures exceeded 17°C. Travel disruptions and local power cuts reported.

2 weeks ago

Iorgos Pappas

From BOAK bridge to Venizeleio Hospital, lights shine. Understanding the gyratory system remains optional.

2 weeks ago

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil harvest fell sharply this year, with eastern regions seeing losses up to 80%, while western Crete recorded better results.

3 weeks ago

Manuel Santos

Small boats with migrants continue to arrive on Crete’s southern coast amid favorable weather, with local authorities managing arrivals without impact on tourism.

3 weeks ago

Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters the new tourism season from early April, with hotels reopening sooner, strong bookings, expanded UK flights, and hiring in full swing.

3 weeks ago

Arthur Butler

After years of delays, Chania’s historic Municipal Market is now expected to reopen in summer 2026, following extended restoration works.

3 weeks ago

Iorgos Pappas

Environmental zoning maps in Crete are becoming unreadable. Forester Giannis Fotakis warns Chania risks turning uninvestable amid growing restrictions.

3 weeks ago

Victoria Udrea

Valentine’s Day in Crete shows up quietly in bakeries: familiar chocolate cakes and cheesecakes, reshaped into hearts, nothing reinvented.

3 weeks ago

Arthur Butler

Heraklion launches a citywide pothole repair project worth €800,000, starting from Xirokambos and 62 Martyron, with a two-year timeline.

3 weeks ago