Police intervened at Heraklion Airport Sunday when a French passenger’s aggressive behavior toward staff and travelers led to her arrest before departure.
Crete
Hotels and Lasithi Farmers Strengthen Partnership to Put Cretan Products on the Table
The Heraklion Hoteliers Association is strengthening partnerships with Lasithi farmers to bring more authentic Cretan products into hotels and support sustainable local tourism.
Crete Holds Three of the Five Most Expensive Student Housing Markets in Greece
Student accommodation in Crete remains among the most expensive in Greece, with Heraklion rents jumping 12% year-over-year.
Cretalive: Lifeguard Expert Calls for Longer Beach Safety Season in Crete
Speaking to Cretalive, Manos Koxarakis, director and instructor at the Okeanis Lifeguard School, said the current legal lifeguard period—from June 1 to September 30—no longer reflects the realities of tourism in Crete, where visitors begin arriving well before June and continue well into autumn. Although Greece’s legal framework (Presidential Decree 71/2020) requires lifeguard coverage on […]
Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control
A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.
Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August
The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.
Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services
The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.
Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule
Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.
Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities
Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.
Summer Downpour Takes Heraklion by Surprise
Unseasonable summer rain surprises Heraklion as EMY issues weather warnings across Greece for lightning, hail, and squalls.
Greece Expands Experimental Tourism Training Schools
Eight tourism vocational institutes will operate as Experimental SAEKs, introducing modern specializations and closer links with employers. Greece is expanding its network of Experimental Tourism Vocational Training Institutes (SAEKs) as part of a broader effort to modernize tourism education and better prepare students for careers in one of the country’s most important industries. A Joint […]
Restoration Begins on Arkalochori’s Afentis Christos Cathedral After 2021 Earthquake
Restoration work has officially begun on Arkalochori’s historic Afentis Christos Cathedral, nearly five years after the devastating 2021 Crete earthquake.
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