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Rethymno Reorganizes Leisure Boat Berths as Marina Hits Capacity Limits

Iorgos Pappas

With no room for expansion, Rethymno Port introduces a new framework to manage professional leisure vessels within existing marina and harbor space.

4 weeks ago

Chania Gets a New Cycle Lane

Manuel Santos

Crete presented plans for a new 1 km cycle lane and a central charging station in Chania during the SMILE CITY partners’ meeting in Rome.

4 weeks ago

Crete Brings Practical Fishing Solutions to Europe’s Sea4Future Project

Manuel Santos

Crete participated in the opening Sea4Future meeting in Alicante, presenting targeted tools to tackle invasive species that threaten Mediterranean fisheries and coastal livelihoods.

4 weeks ago

Crete Ain’t What It Used to Be

Phil Butler

Crete has long sold itself as a place of legendary hospitality, deep history, and human warmth—a final refuge for those seeking dignity over spectacle. But daily life reveals something far less romantic. This essay is not about a single confrontation, a dog, or a bad morning. It is about what happens when a culture quietly […]

1 month ago

Hersonissos Approves €2M+ Water and Sewer Projects

Manuel Santos

Hersonissos approved over €2 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects for 2026, fornetwork upgrades and drought resilience.

1 month ago

Crete Targets Irish Travelers With Year-Round Tourism Push in Dublin

Iorgos Pappas

Crete promoted year-round tourism at The Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin, targeting growing Irish demand for off-season travel.

1 month ago

A New Space of Care Opens in South Crete

Kostas Raptis

A new accommodation facility for people with disabilities opens in Faneromeni, South Crete, on February 1, 2026.

1 month ago

Crete in Global Spotlight: Why Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 Got It Right

Phil Butler

When Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations 2026, one result stood out quietly but unmistakably: Crete ranked 9th in the world. Not 9th in Europe. Not 9th among islands. 9th globally. And that matters. The Best of the Best list represents roughly the top 1% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on […]

1 month ago

Ai Traffic Cameras Set To Expand Across Crete

Kostas Raptis

Crete will receive a significant number of AI-powered traffic cameras as part of a national automated traffic enforcement system.

1 month ago

Crete Braces For Another ‘and Other Familiar Promises

Arthur Butler

Hotels in Crete are opening early again, driven by Catholic Easter and tour operator schedules. Orthodox Easter plays little role in international tourism demand.

1 month ago

Desalination Debate in Heraklion Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns

Iorgos Pappas

Plans to explore desalination in Heraklion have sparked political and expert reactions, with concerns over cost, environmental impact.

1 month ago

Crete Plans Major Reforestation Drive In The Asterousia Mountains

Manuel Santos

The Region of Crete is moving ahead with a large-scale reforestation plan in the Asterousia Mountains.

1 month ago

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Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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Ikos Kissamos Luxury Resort Expands Premium Tourism in Crete

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Ikos Kissamos will open in western Crete in April 2026, marking the Sani/Ikos Group’s entry into the island’s luxury all-inclusive market.

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Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

2026-03-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

Pierra Creta race

Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

UNESCO Geopark Psiloritis

Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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