Crete

A Stronger Grid for Crete

Kostas Raptis

The Crete–Attica power link promises €5B in savings by 2035, cleaner air, and more stable energy for tourism.

10 months ago

A Driver in Heraklion Explains Why the New 30 km/h Limit Will Change Nothing.

Manuel Santos

A Heraklion driver explains why the new 30 km/h speed limit is pointless in a city where nobody follows traffic laws.

10 months ago

Crete Rushes to Protect Its Olive Oil Before Tourists Notice

Victoria Udrea

Crete hosts an online event on mineral oil contamination in olive oil, aiming to protect product quality and the island’s gastronomic tourism in 2026.

10 months ago

What Crete’s Delayed Energy Shift Means for Homes, Hotels, and Tourism

Kostas Raptis

Crete’s major energy interconnection enters commercial operation in 2026, but oil units must remain active, affecting homes, hotels, and tourism development.

10 months ago

Severe Weather Expected in Crete from November 28

Argophilia Travel News

EMY warns of a severe weather shift in Crete starting November 28, lasting 48 hours.

10 months ago

The Plain Upon the Mountain Celebrates the Soul of Lassithi

Victoria Udrea

The Plain Upon the Mountain celebrates the stories, routes, food, and traditions of the Lassithi Plateau through research and photography.

10 months ago

CretaLive Features FOULI Artisan Cheeses

Victoria Udrea

In a CretaLive interview, FOULI Artisan Cheeses founder Lefteris Kouvidakis shares his philosophy on cheese as memory, heritage, and experience.

10 months ago

Strong 4.8 Earthquake Hits Northwest of Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Heraklion at 2:09 a.m., waking residents across Crete. No damage reported.

10 months ago

Heraklion Christmas and New Year Celebrations Begin on November 28

Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Heraklion announces the start of its Christmas and New Year events with the official Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 28.

10 months ago