Crete will receive 200 permanent police officers, a new organized crime unit, and expanded policing in Mesara. Speaking to KritiTV, Minister Michalis Chryssochoidis said that Crete remains safer than many believe.
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Capturing the Soul of the Soil: Crete’s Call for Cinematic Food Stories
Crete invites filmmakers to tell food stories that celebrate its culinary heritage through the international Food Film Menu 2026 competition.
Hersonissos Signs €560,000 Infrastructure Contract to Repair 2020 Storm Damage
Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by the severe floods of October and November… 2020.
Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems
Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.
Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour
The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]
Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape
According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]
Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge
A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters and two vehicles responded.
Short-Term Rental Lobby Fights Greece’s New Tourism Limits
STAMA Greece fights the Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, opposing municipal controls and the inclusion of short-term rentals in carrying-capacity math.
The Lions Fountain, the Hole, and the Kingdom of Endless Studies
There is perhaps no better symbol of modern governance in Crete than the Morosini Fountain in Heraklion. The Lions Fountain stands at the very center of the city, both physically and symbolically, a Venetian masterpiece completed in 1628 that survived Ottoman occupation, wars, earthquakes, modernization, pollution, and four centuries of Mediterranean upheaval. It remains one […]
Five Euros to Save One of Crete’s Most Scenic Gorges
Faistos and Gortyna plan a €5 entrance fee for Rouvas Gorge to fund safety upgrades, maintenance, and conservation in the heart of Psiloritis.
Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile
Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.
Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway
Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.
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