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Strong 4.8 Earthquake Hits Northwest of Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Heraklion at 2:09 a.m., waking residents across Crete. No damage reported.

8 months ago

Heraklion Christmas and New Year Celebrations Begin on November 28

Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Heraklion announces the start of its Christmas and New Year events with the official Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 28.

8 months ago

Heraklion Opens Consultation on New Speed Limits

Manuel Santos

Heraklion launches consultation on proposed 30 km/h speed limits from 26 November 2025. No changes yet.

8 months ago

A Portrait of Rural Travel in Crete According to epaithros+

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Crete Rural Tourism 2025 survey by epaithros+ reveals who visits rural Crete, what they seek, and how they spend.

8 months ago

Updated Seismic Map Places Crete in the Highest Risk Zone

Victoria Udrea

Geologist M. Fasoulas explained on Kriti TV the updated 2025 seismic hazard map and what it means for Crete’s high-risk zones.

8 months ago

Heraklion Faces the Hard Truth of the Asphalt on November 30

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion hosts a road safety forum on November 30, 2025, with talks, art, and actions in memory of accident victims.

8 months ago

Pan-Cretan General Assembly Called by Heraklion Livestock Association

Iorgos Pappas

The Heraklion Livestock Association calls a pan-Cretan assembly on Nov 26 as farmers and breeders prepare collective decisions on upcoming mobilizations

9 months ago

Agia Pelagias Beach Finally Getting Fixed

Manuel Santos

Malevizi approves new funding for Agia Pelagia beach’s upgrade, flood works, and garbage trucks—marking progress mainly on paper for now.

9 months ago

Crete Adds a Hellenic-Chinese Tourism Research Center

Iorgos Pappas

ELMEPA and Ningbo University signed a 2025 deal to launch the Hellenic–Chinese Research Center for Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Crete.

9 months ago

The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

9 months ago

The Geminids Over Crete

Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

9 months ago

Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

9 months ago

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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

2026-08-21 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits at high risk Level 3.

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Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

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21st Traffic Fatality of 2026 Claims a 21-Year-Old in Rethymno

2026-08-20 By Victoria Udrea

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a taxi in Rethymno, pushing Crete’s 2026 road death toll beyond 20 amid renewed safety concerns.

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Crete Hotels Are 100% Full, and So Are Their Employees

2026-08-20 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion hotels are at 100% capacity, but staff are trapped in endless 20-day contracts, doing three jobs at once, and being told to forget to clock in.

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Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

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