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Heraklion Cruise Port Breaks All-Time Passenger Records

Iorgos Pappas

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.

9 months ago

Kourtaliotis Gorge: 100,000 Visitors and Counting Under the New Ticket Regime

Iorgos Pappas

Despite heavy rains and a temporary closure in May, Kourtaliotis Gorge has welcomed over 100,000 visitors in 2025.

9 months ago

German Hiker Rescued in Crete’s Aradena Gorge After Injury

Manuel Santos

On September 12, 2025, a 74-year-old German hiker was rescued from Crete’s Aradena Gorge after a leg injury left him immobilized.

9 months ago

Free Chartodiadromes Tours Begin with Arkadi Monastery Visit

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Chartodiadromes tours return, starting with Arkadi Monastery in Rethymno, plus stops at Eleutherna Museum and Margarites village.

9 months ago

Heraklion Launches €3M Green Maintenance Tender

Iorgos Pappas

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.

9 months ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

9 months ago

Heraklion Hotel Workers Push for Extended Unemployment Fund

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion hotel workers pressed the Ministry of Labour for an immediate extension of the unemployment fund, rejecting delays and excuses.

9 months ago

Pomegranates and Their Role in Cretan New Year Traditions

Victoria Udrea

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 […]

9 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Hosts Three-Day Pottery Event at Former Courthouse

Argophilia Travel News

From September 12–14, 2025, professional potters present live demonstrations of the art of wheel-thrown ceramics at the former courthouse in Agios Nikolaos.

9 months ago

Mosquitoes Take Over Crete Despite 2025 Control Program

Mihaela Lica Butler

Despite a March 2025 launch of Crete’s mosquito control program—including spraying, monitoring, and the “Mosquito Vision” app—residents now report an invasion.

9 months ago

The Heraklion Digital Transformation Enters Its Final Stage

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion approved a €611,940 project to overhaul municipal operations, promising streamlined services, transparency, and digital interaction with citizens.

9 months ago

Heraklion Launches Followgreen ‘Recycling Backpack’ Mission with Cash Prizes for Students

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Followgreen platform unveiled a new “Green Mission” urging students to recycle old school supplies—with the chance to win a €250 voucher.

9 months ago

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€3.5 Million Infrastructure Project Announced for Minoan Palace of Phaistos

2026-06-29 By Arthur Butler

A €3.5 million project has been signed for the Minoan Palace of Phaistos. It will include new shelters, structural reinforcement, and drainage overhauls.

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13 Invasive Species Changing Crete’s Seas

2026-06-29 By Victoria Udrea

From venomous predators to coral-destroying rabbitfish, the Cretan Sea is being taken over by 13 invaders from the Red Sea.

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Crete’s Lagocephalus sceleratus PR Campaign: Industry Denies Risks Despite Known Bites

2026-06-29 By Victoria Udrea

Tourism associations across Crete are claiming that Sennin-fugu pose no risk to bathers and that reports of bites are exaggerations

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Samaria Gorge Management: Local Stakeholders Demand Reform Over Closure Protocols

2026-06-29 By Manuel Santos

The Samaria Gorge is constantly closing due to inaccurate weather forecasts, and the people of Agia Roumeli are done with it.

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Heraklion Upgrades Road Safety with New Smart Pedestrian Crossings

2026-06-29 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion is betting on technology to fix its traffic woes, with 27 new raised crossings and 24 smart pedestrian crossings now in progress, on a €2.7 million budget.

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