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Cretan Comic Con 2025: Comics, Animation, Gaming and A-list Guests in Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Cretan Comic Con 2025 in Heraklion on June 7-8 at the Cultural Conference Center welcomes fans of comics, animation, and gaming.

9 months ago

Lassithi Beekeepers Shattered by Mass Thyme Death

Mihaela Lica Butler

Lassithi beekeepers cry for help as drought wipes out thyme fields: thousands of hives risk collapse without food.

9 months ago

Georgia Dagaki to Perform at Myrthianos Plakias Village Fest 2025

Argophilia Travel News

The Village Fest 2025 in Myrthianos Plakias opens on Tuesday, July 29, with Georgia Dagaki set to bring a vibrant musical performance. Her presence is expected to offer an evening rich in rhythm and heartfelt expression. Georgia Dagaki stands out in the Greek music scene for the way she blends tradition with modern influences. Her […]

9 months ago

Zorba Ballet at the Heraklion Cultural and Conference Center

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Celebrate 100 years of Mikis Theodorakis at the Heraklion Cultural and Conference Center

9 months ago

Seatrac at Kitroplateia Beach in Agios Nikolaos

Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos reactivates the Seatrac system at Kitroplateia Beach for Summer 2025, offering independent sea access for people with disabilities.

9 months ago

Road Safety Event in Crete: Local Leaders and Residents Rally for Safer Streets

Kostas Raptis

Friday, May 30, 2025, promises to be a red-letter day for the drivers (and survivors) of Heraklion’s traffic circus. At precisely 19:00, the Network of Partner Agencies in Fortezza will roll out its “I Love Life, I Travel Safely” Road Safety Event at the Fortezza Athletic Center—a title that suggests optimism, or at least a […]

9 months ago

Kotsyfos Gorge Reopened After a Year

Manuel Santos

Kotsyfos Gorge in Crete reopened to vehicle traffic one year after a major landslide blocked the road.

9 months ago

African Dust Storm Disrupts Tourism in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

An African dust storm hit Crete on Sunday, May 25, 2025, causing hotel pools to close as staff battled thick dust and mud.

9 months ago

Khamsin and the Return of the Sahara Sky in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Khamsin winds blanketed Crete with thick Sahara dust, transforming the island into an orange wasteland.

9 months ago

Villa Gaea Joins CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection

Kostas Raptis

When it comes to showing off the latest “eco-chic” in Greece, Elounda’s Villa Gaea just snatched a coveted spot in CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection. CV Villas—one of Europe’s biggest names for jaw-dropping vacation homes—has handpicked a small crowd of properties that supposedly care about more than infinity pools and brag-worthy views. Villa Gaea stands […]

9 months ago

Chanioporta Gate Restoration Is Complete

Victoria Udrea

Chanioporta Gate restoration in Heraklion is complete, with scaffolding removal scheduled for June 2–10, 2025.

9 months ago

Crete’s Seasonal Tourism Shifts: What the Numbers Reveal

Argophilia Travel News

Seasonal tourism in Crete means businesses must dance to a wild rhythm, opening wide for the waves of summer and pulling back when things go quiet.

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.

Sitia sustainable tourism

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.

Tsiknopempti 2026 sales drop

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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