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Pankritio Stadium Gets UEFA-Standard Facelift

Manuel Santos

Pankritio Stadium receives a major UEFA upgrade as Heraklion’s officials push technical works to host Greece’s national football team friendlies in June.

9 months ago

€816,982 to Deliver a New Ferry Service Ramp in Agia Roumeli

Kostas Raptis

Construction of the new passenger ferry service ramp in Agia Roumeli is expected to be completed by February 2026.

9 months ago

Samaria Gorge Reopening Welcomed 1,251 Visitors on May 6

Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge reopening drew 1,251 visitors on May 6, 2025. OFYPEKA enforces strict rules for safety and nature protection, while local leaders voice concerns over park management.

9 months ago

Excursion to Katomeria: A Sunday Adventure Through Rethymno’s Hidden Villages

Iorgos Pappas

Discover the villages of Pangalochori, Asteri, Chamalevri, and Stavromenos, with guided tours, local history, and family-friendly culture.

9 months ago

Heraklion Tourism at the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

Iorgos Pappas

At the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, Heraklion’s Deputy Mayor Giannis Agrimanakis showcased Heraklion tourism, highlighting the port’s strategic position, the city’s layered history, and upcoming infrastructure.

9 months ago

Koumoulia Ceramics Invites You to Art Therapy with Pottery

Victoria Udrea

Art Therapy with Pottery by Koumoulia Ceramics offers a four-session workshop in Heraklion that blends emotional expression and creative introspection.

9 months ago

Agios Nicholas Prepares to Welcome 49 Cruise Ships This Season

Kostas Raptis

Agios Nicholas prepares to welcome 49 cruise ships—a 20% increase. Local officials attended the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, seeking to cement Agios Nicholas as a major cruise stop.

9 months ago

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Break Records in April 2025

Iorgos Pappas

According to airport and tourism officials, Heraklion Airport arrivals surged by 20.65% in April 2025. Early figures signal a robust start to Crete’s tourism season.

9 months ago

SEA Denounces Environmental Crimes at Pachia Ammos

Manuel Santos

A scathing chapter of environmental crimes unfolds at Pachia Ammos as SEA raises the alarm over unauthorized construction by DEYACH.

9 months ago

Old Chania Market’s Never-Ending Restoration Saga

Iorgos Pappas

The Old Chania Market renovation project has missed multiple deadlines and is now resetting its sights on summer 2026.

9 months ago

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025 and the Future of Mediterranean Cruise Travel

Manuel Santos

At the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry executives explore the future of Mediterranean cruise travel.

9 months ago

Cretan Nutrition Takes Center Stage

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan nutrition steps into the spotlight as Rethymno prepares for the “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026” program.

10 months ago

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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.

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Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

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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.

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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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