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Voriza Tragedy Moves Cretan Farmers to Pause Protests

Victoria Udrea

After the Voriza shooting farmers in Heraklion and Lassithi suspend demonstrations to honor the victims and support a peaceful climate across Crete

2 weeks ago

Police in Crete Solve Livestock Theft Case in Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan police recovered hundreds of stolen sheep and lambs near Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra showing tourists that island life is safe and well guarded

2 weeks ago

Voriza Incident and Farmer Protests in Crete

Kostas Raptis

After the tragic Voriza shooting Cretan farmers paused protests in respect for victims while new aid measures for agriculture move forward.

2 weeks ago

What Tourists Should Know About the Gunfire in Voriza

Iorgos Pappas

Authorities secured Voriza village after an explosion and gunfire. One person is dead, several are injured, and there is no threat to nearby tourist areas.

2 weeks ago

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

Manuel Santos

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

2 weeks ago

Crete to Get Train from Heraklion to Kastelli

Iorgos Pappas

For the fifth time since 2020, MPs discussed the mythical “Cretan train.” No construction yet, but hope remains the island’s most reliable transport.

2 weeks ago

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

Manuel Santos

The mayor of Agios Vasileios inspected Crete’s largest acropolis at Orne, where archaeologists continue discovering old rocks of great importance.

2 weeks ago

Cretan Train Debate Returns to Parliament for the Fifth Time Since Dinosaurs

Iorgos Pappas

Once again, politicians discussed the mythical “Cretan train,” proving hope is renewable even when railways are not.

2 weeks ago

European Tour Operators Explore ‘Authentic’ Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Foreign hiking experts “discovered” Crete’s countryside, olive oil, and human residents. Locals applauded politely.

2 weeks ago

Breaking: Crete Loses Its Last Public Service — The Postman

Ion Bogdan V.

Ierapetra and Makry Gialos are furious after the closure of their ELTA branches — the last surviving public service in eastern Crete. Locals now face 100 km drives for a stamp and a prayer.

2 weeks ago

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Adjusts Winter Hours

Iorgos Pappas

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion unveils yet another schedule puzzle. Different hours by month, mysterious Wednesdays, and classic Cretan timing chaos.

2 weeks ago

How Much Does a Men’s Haircut Cost in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

From Heraklion to Chania, discover what a men’s haircut really costs in Crete in 2025 — local barbers, fair prices, and a touch of Cretan charm.

3 weeks ago

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