With over 317,000 cruise visitors already in 2025, Heraklion Port braces for a record-breaking year, topping 350,000 passengers and 270 ship arrivals.
Crete
Kourtaliotis Gorge: 100,000 Visitors and Counting Under the New Ticket Regime
Despite heavy rains and a temporary closure in May, Kourtaliotis Gorge has welcomed over 100,000 visitors in 2025.
German Hiker Rescued in Crete’s Aradena Gorge After Injury
On September 12, 2025, a 74-year-old German hiker was rescued from Crete’s Aradena Gorge after a leg injury left him immobilized.
Free Chartodiadromes Tours Begin with Arkadi Monastery Visit
Heraklion’s Chartodiadromes tours return, starting with Arkadi Monastery in Rethymno, plus stops at Eleutherna Museum and Margarites village.
Heraklion Launches €3M Green Maintenance Tender
The Municipality of Heraklion approved a €3M tender for the upkeep and expansion of public green spaces from 2026 to 2027, covering parks, schools, cemeteries, and even the Venetian Walls.
Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition
The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.
Heraklion Hotel Workers Push for Extended Unemployment Fund
Heraklion hotel workers pressed the Ministry of Labour for an immediate extension of the unemployment fund, rejecting delays and excuses.
Pomegranates and Their Role in Cretan New Year Traditions
The Fruit of Autumn That Carries Into the New Year As autumn deepens in Crete, pomegranates spill into view everywhere—piled high at markets, gleaming in baskets on doorsteps, and heavy on the branches of garden trees. Their ruby seeds seem almost designed for ritual: bright, abundant, and messy in a way that speaks of life […]
Agios Nikolaos Hosts Three-Day Pottery Event at Former Courthouse
From September 12–14, 2025, professional potters present live demonstrations of the art of wheel-thrown ceramics at the former courthouse in Agios Nikolaos.
Mosquitoes Take Over Crete Despite 2025 Control Program
Despite a March 2025 launch of Crete’s mosquito control program—including spraying, monitoring, and the “Mosquito Vision” app—residents now report an invasion.
The Heraklion Digital Transformation Enters Its Final Stage
Heraklion approved a €611,940 project to overhaul municipal operations, promising streamlined services, transparency, and digital interaction with citizens.
Heraklion Launches Followgreen ‘Recycling Backpack’ Mission with Cash Prizes for Students
Heraklion’s Followgreen platform unveiled a new “Green Mission” urging students to recycle old school supplies—with the chance to win a €250 voucher.
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