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New US Military Infrastructure Is Expanding at Souda Bay, Procurement Records Show

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Pan-Cretan Committee slams new multi-million dollar US military construction projects and submarine facilities at Souda Bay and Marathi.

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Cretan KTEL Alliances Face International Competition in High-Stakes Bus Tender Deadline

Kostas Raptis

Crete’s KTEL bus operators unite as the October 19 deadline approaches for a high-stakes public transport tender featuring international bidders.

1 week ago

Council of State Rejects Appeal, Clearing the Way for Papoura Hill Radar at Kasteli Airport

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Council of State dismisses a municipal appeal against installing airport radar on Papoura Hill, clearing a major hurdle for the Kasteli Airport project.

1 week ago

Agia Roumeli Residents Defy Official Closures and Reopen Samaria Gorge in Protest

Iorgos Pappas

Residents of Agia Roumeli unlock the Samaria Gorge in protest against OFYPECA weather closures, vowing to keep the trail open until October 31.

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Chersonissos Partners with Prof. Efthymios Lekkas for Comprehensive Climate and Disaster Risk Roadmap

Iorgos Pappas

Chersonissos partners with Professor Efthymios Lekkas and NKUA on a comprehensive seismic and flood risk mapping project for regional resilience.

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Sitia Mayor Promotes Inter-Island Collaboration at the 3rd Smart Islands Conference in Gavdos

Victoria Udrea

Sitia Mayor Giorgos Zervakis discusses island infrastructure, water management, and inter-municipal cooperation at the Smart Islands conference in Gavdos.

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Ierapetra Announces Temporary Parking Ban Along Waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 Celebrations

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The Ierapetra Port Authority enacts a temporary parking ban around Kales Fortress and the waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 events.

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Rethymno Spotlights Alternative Tourism and Cretan Gastronomy at IFTM Top Resa in Paris

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Rethymno promoted autumn, winter and 2027 travel at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, highlighting walking, cycling, gastronomy and authentic Cretan experiences.

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Italian Archaeological School Building in Heraklion Scheduled for Restoration Following Ambassador Meeting

Iorgos Pappas

Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi confirms plans to restore the historic Italian Archaeological School on Albert Street during talks in Heraklion.

1 week ago

Halkiadakis Supermarkets Partners with Aenaos for Major 915 kW Virtual Net Billing Solar Project in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Halkiadakis partners with Aenaos Energy Systems for a 915 kW Virtual Net Billing solar project to power its Cretan supermarket network.

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Heraklion-Messara National Road Faces Indefinite Blockade Over Proposed Migrant Facility

Manuel Santos

Protests escalate in Athanatoi as residents threaten an indefinite blockade of the Heraklion-Messara highway over a proposed migrant facility at the Skouloudis plant.

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Where Do the Millions Go? MP Questions €3 Passenger Tax Allocation at Heraklion Airport

Iorgos Pappas

Harris Mamoulakis challenges the transport ministry over the transparency, collection, and spending of the €3 passenger tax at Heraklion Airport.

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Why Spain Is the Ultimate Villa Destination

2026-10-05 By Manuel Santos

From Andalusian villages to Mediterranean beaches, discover why a Spanish villa offers the perfect mix of freedom, comfort, sunshine and local experiences.

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Crete’s Animal Police Push for Better Treatment of Pets and Working Dogs

2026-10-05 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion’s Animal Protection Police have carried out more than 1,800 inspections as Crete steps up enforcement of animal welfare rules.

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Crete Counts the Cost After Three Days of Torrential Rain

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete begins recovery after three days of torrential rain, flooding and landslides damage roads, farms and infrastructure across the island.

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30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods

2026-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.

4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anogeia in Crete

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete with Epicenter South of Anogeia

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

4.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Anogeia in Rethymno, Crete, early October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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