Taxi owners in Heraklion warn that unchecked transport practices harm tourism, demand fair competition, and call for strict enforcement of transport laws.
Crete
Beginner Mountaineering School in Crete
The Heraklion Mountaineering Club launches a beginner mountaineering school, teaching safe, independent mountain travel across Crete’s alpine terrain.
People Die Hiking Alone in Crete in Winter
Often in winter, hikers die in Crete after going alone into mountains and canyons. Weather, hypothermia, and delayed rescues turn mistakes fatal.
Rent From Locals, a Platform Built for Small Local Car Rental Companies
Rent From Locals connects travelers with small local car rental companies, offering fair prices, local knowledge, and a more human way to rent cars.
Do Not Hike Cretan Canyons in December
Cretan canyons are effectively closed from November to March. Samaria Gorge is shut, winter weather is dangerous, and hikers risk hypothermia and death.
Christmas Pet Festival Returns to Heraklion
The Christmas Pet Festival returns to Heraklion on December 21, bringing families together for a pet-friendly celebration supporting stray animal care.
Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours
Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.
Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers
Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.
Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros
A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.
Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece
Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.
The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete
Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term quality and workforce stability.
Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances
Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.
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