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Koumbes Beach Crisis: Rethymno Residents Demand Safe Sea Access Before Summer

Manuel Santos

Residents in Koumbes, Rethymno, are calling for urgent repairs to dangerous beach access points before the 2026 summer season begins.

2 weeks ago

Indecent Exposure Leads to Passenger Arrest in Heraklion

Manuel Santos

A 34-year-old traveler on a flight from Brussels to Crete was arrested for indecent exposure. Read more about the unusual misunderstanding.

2 weeks ago

Heraklion’s Three-Million-Euro Garden

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion begins a major €2.9 million urban landscaping project, with 11,000 new plants that will change the waterfront.

2 weeks ago

Sun Princess Hits Souda With 4,300 Guests and a Very Empty Port Office

Manuel Santos

One of the world’s largest cruise ships, the Sun Princess, arrived in Chania today, with over 4300 guests aboard.

2 weeks ago

Ioannina-Crete Cooperation Lacks Direct Flights and Local Representation

Iorgos Pappas

Ioannina tourism boards slam the local municipality for exclusive meetings in Crete. Will the Heraklion-Ioannina direct flight ever take off?

2 weeks ago

Saharan Dust and Unseasonable Heat Sweep Greece

Manuel Santos

Greece faces a major African dust episode from April 14-17. High temperatures and mud rain are expected across Athens, Crete, and the Ionian.

2 weeks ago

Agios Nikolaos Goes Boutique: More Ships, More Luxury, and the Art of Ignoring the War

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos sees a massive 40% spike in cruise arrivals for 2026, welcoming ultra-luxury ships like the Four Seasons I and Silver Muse.

2 weeks ago

Heraklion Hotel Workers Denounce Labor Violations

Iorgos Pappas

The Heraklion Hotel Employees’ Union reports illegal pay cuts and digital card tampering. Discover how labor disputes affect Crete’s tourism.

2 weeks ago

Rethymno Municipal Garden Playground Gets a €300K Renovation

Argophilia Travel News

The playground at Rethymno Municipal Garden is closed for a €300,000 total reconstruction.

2 weeks ago

KKE Challenges Prisonlike Structures for Migrants in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

KKE MPs demand the cancellation of closed migrant detention centers in Heraklion and Chania, calling for dignified conditions and faster asylum.

1 month ago

A Lenten Journey to the Sacred Heart of Pediada

Iorgos Pappas

Map Routes on April 4 takes you on a journey through the 14th-century frescoes of Gouverniotissa and the sacred sites of Avdou.

1 month ago

University of Crete Launches Mediterranean Cultural Center in Neapoli

Iorgos Pappas

The University of Crete and Agios Nikolaos Municipality launch a new cultural and academic hub in Neapoli, focusing on Mediterranean history and philosophy.

1 month ago

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Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.

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Labor unions in Chania and Heraklion mobilize for May Day strikes in Crete, demanding wage increases and an end to military spending.

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German Tourists Remain Reliable Economic Drivers for Crete Hospitality

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Crete saw record-breaking 2025 tourism figures with 1.6 million German visitors. Explore the data behind the spend, the loyalty, and the challenges of the all-inclusive model.

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Dutch Tourist Rescued After Fall at the Chania Venetian Harbor

2026-04-28 By Argophilia Travel News

A Dutch traveler was rescued by the Coast Guard and EKAB after a fall at the Chania Old Venetian Harbor breakwater.

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1st Adventure Fest Climbing Races at Peza Rescheduled

2026-04-28 By Argophilia Travel News

The 1st Adventure Fest climbing races at Peza, Kalo Chorio, are now set for May 3, after being canceled on April 25 due to bad weather.

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