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Heraklion Airport Bomb Scare Handled Swiftly

Kostas Raptis

Full security protocols followed after a bomb threat at Heraklion Airport; nothing suspicious found.

1 month ago

Crete Refuses to Do Winter Again

Argophilia Travel News

If November had a personality, this year it would be that friend who shows up late, dressed for a party you did not invite them to, and insists everything is fine. Because on the very last day of the month, Crete decided to cancel winter entirely and deliver temperatures that felt suspiciously like early spring. […]

1 month ago

Crete Faces a Growing Migration Route

Manuel Santos

Crete sees a surge in arrivals from the Libya–Gavdos corridor as government measures fail and local authorities shoulder the burden alone.

1 month ago

Cretan Chef Ioannis Liapakis Outshines the Competition in Spain with Erevinthos

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan chef Ioannis Liapakis wins top honors in Spain with a bold reinterpretation of erevinthos, showcasing Crete’s culinary soul.

1 month ago

First Snow Touches Crete’s Mountains

Manuel Santos

Crete’s peaks receive their first delicate snowfall of the season as winter slowly settles over the island.

1 month ago

Crete Prepares for the Loudest Motorcade of the Season

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion taxi drivers launch a fiery 48-hour strike over “pirate taxis,” protesting rare but infuriating illegal rides across Crete.

1 month ago

Heraklion Airport Main Runway Shuts Down January 19–26

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Airport closes its main runway 19–26 January 2026 for safety upgrades; flights shift to the smaller runway.

1 month ago

Passengers Deserve Better Than a Panic Press Release

Argophilia Travel News

Aegean’s latest safety press release raises questions about transparency and communication. Argophilia examines what passengers really need to know.

1 month ago

How Bougainvillea Became Cretan

Victoria Udrea

Bougainvillea came from far away, but in Crete it found its true home, painting the island’s villages with endless waves of color.

1 month ago

Why Cretan Honey Is Truly Unique

Victoria Udrea

Cretan olive oil is always the star — praised endlessly, photographed lovingly, bottled proudly, and universally crowned as the island’s “liquid gold.” But quietly, patiently, without fanfare, another treasure has shaped Cretan life for thousands of years: Cretan honey. This is a honey that tastes like a landscape.A honey that carries the memory of mountains, […]

1 month ago

INNSiDE Elounda Promises a Different Crete

Victoria Udrea

The new INNSiDE Elounda resort opens May 2026, offering luxury accommodation, private pools, wellness activities, and contemporary Greek cuisine in Elounda.

1 month ago

Crime in Crete Rethymno Police Event

Manuel Santos

Vendettas, knives, guns-in-the-sky weddings, tourists thinking it’s Disneyland… and the academics trying to make sense of this beautiful chaos.

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Demolitions of Illegal Structures Set to Begin Along Crete’s Coastline

2026-01-05 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]

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2026-01-05 By Kostas Raptis

Kastelli Airport is “65% complete” again. Delays, timelines, optimism, and Crete’s legendary siga-siga culture collide.

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2026-01-01 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

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Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

2026-01-01 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.

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Crete Plans €2 Million in Culture and Sports as Infrastructure Falls Behind

2025-12-29 By Manuel Santos

Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

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