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Cretan Olive Oil Producers Grapple with Bureaucracy as Harvest Remains Unsold

Iorgos Pappas

Greek olive oil producers struggle with unsold harvests and rising bureaucracy in 2025: when did it start and what led to this dilemma?

8 months ago

Trygos Traditions During Grape Harvest in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Trygos, the local grape harvest, unfolds somewhere between rustic celebration and wine-soaked athletic event.

9 months ago

World Environment Day 2025 in Agios Nikolaos

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos has marked World Environment Day 2025 by tackling plastic pollution through community actions.

9 months ago

Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions in Heraklion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plan your family holiday in Crete with the ultimate list of family-friendly attractions in Heraklion. Perfect for tourists travelling with kids.

9 months ago

Risk of Accidents in Almyrida Rises as Municipality Neglects Road Works

Victoria Udrea

Almyrida residents and tourists are facing a risk of accidents due to an unfinished road restoration following municipal water pipe works.

9 months ago

The Secret Thread of Ariadne: Nikos Kazantzakis and the Spiritual Labyrinth – Art Exhibition in Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

The art exhibition ‘The Secret Thread of Ariadne’ opens at the Polychoro in Heraklion, June 6–13, 2025, offering free entry to all guests.

9 months ago

Nature’s Time Capsule: Dia Island Uncovered

Mihaela Lica Butler

Dia Island is a protected haven just off Crete, once a major Minoan port, now a Natura 2000 site.

9 months ago

What Awaits Travelers Under the August Full Moon in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The August Full Moon in Crete offers travelers a rare chance to join Cretans in island-wide festivities.

9 months ago

NeaKriti Exclusive: Heraklion’s Venetian Port Crumbles

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage.

9 months ago

Swimming Prohibited Areas on Rethymno Beaches

Manuel Santos

Discover which Rethymno beaches have swimming prohibited. Detailed guidance from the Regional Health Directorate of Crete.

9 months ago

38 Electric City Bikes Now Available in Platanias

Manuel Santos

Platanias introduces 38 electric city bikes for free use, marking World Bicycle Day with a project promoting sustainable urban travel.

9 months ago

Archaeological Museum of Chania, A Time Capsule in Its Own Right

Victoria Udrea

The Archaeological Museum of Chania gathers artefacts from prehistoric times to the Roman era in an iconic new building.

9 months ago

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Crete tourism 2026

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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Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

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Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%

2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

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.

Heraklion Airport February 2026

Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to last year.

Zaros Gorge indefinite closure

Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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