Crete

Water Crisis in Crete Hits Critical Levels

Victoria Udrea

Crete faces intensified water scarcity as plans for desalination emerge, responding to two drought years and altering island life and tourism.

10 months ago

Manuel Santos

The future Bali Diving Park, part of Mylopotamos’s tourism strategy, promises new economic growth through sustainable tourism.

10 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

A monastery is the site of the fearless stand and ultimate sacrifice of 943 Cretans, mainly women and children, during the Holocaust of Arkadi.

10 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Delta Dermitzakis partners on major projects like Ikos Kissamos, reinforcing its leading role in Crete’s MEP engineering industry.

10 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Lasithi’s stream cleanup prioritises vulnerable areas with meticulous efforts and planning for long-term improvements.

10 months ago

Victoria Udrea

Lake Kournas is facing a historic low due to a prolonged drought affecting Crete’s natural haven’s water supply and ecosystems.

10 months ago

Victoria Udrea

Cretan villages Sembronas, Mescla, Kontomari, Voukolies, and Modi offer rich history and natural beauty.

10 months ago

Kostas Raptis

ERC-funded scientists at MPA, RWTH Aachen, and Crete’s IA-FORTH are creating the first 3D map of the Milky Way.

10 months ago

Manuel Santos

To promote “authentic Crete,” the Lassithi region recently welcomed a Finnish press team: writer Pia Ingström and photographer Elina Simonen.

10 months ago

Phil Butler

Crete Island’s garbage dump crisis in Apokoronas demonstrates how inadequate waste disposal turns paradise into hazard.

10 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Don’t miss the Zominthos—Livadi—Krousonas trek organized by ΦΥ. Σ.Η. this Sunday, November 10. End your hike with a traditional Cretan meal.

10 months ago

Argophilia Travel News

Sky-high building costs and the Airbnb trend exacerbate Crete’s housing crisis, impacting residents and renters alike.

10 months ago