Kerasia and Ano Asites in Heraklion are set for 2025 makeovers. From churchyard facelifts to rural road repairs, here is what locals and tourists can expect from these Cretan village upgrades.
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€3.9 Million for a Small Square in Moires
The Region of Crete will spend €3.9 million to redevelop Moires’ compact central market. Officials promise safety, accessibility, and style.
Lasithi Strategic Development Plan Targets Growth and Entrepreneurship
Lasithi, the smallest of Crete’s regional units, may cover less ground than its neighbors, but it holds a wealth of untapped potential. Now, the Region of Crete is putting that potential in focus with a fresh strategic blueprint designed to unite local assets, modern opportunities, and long-term planning into one cohesive vision. The Lasithi Strategic […]
Orea Crete Is the Island’s New Sustainable Tourist Program
Orea Crete is a fresh initiative linking tourism with tradition through teaching farms, scenic trails, and hands-on workshops.
Crete Secures €5.09M Contract to Repair 11 V.O.A.K. Bridges
Crete’s governor signs a €5.09 million contract to repair 11 key V.O.A.K. bridges between Heraklion and Rethymno, marking a major step for island road safety.
Ano Viannos Prepares for a Two-Day Celebration of Olive Oil and Tradition
Tomorrow, August 14, Ano Viannos kicks off its 2nd Olive Oil Festival — two days of music and flavors honoring Crete’s prized liquid gold.
Wet Graves: NeaKriti Reports Deadly Toll on Crete’s Beaches
NeaKriti uncovers a surge in deadly drownings on Crete’s beaches. Eleven lives were lost in Heraklion alone.
Crete’s Ancient Kritikos Lagonikos Reigns Supreme
Discover the Kritikos Lagonikos — Crete’s rare, ancient hunting hound — through history, heritage, and Mojito, the house-dwelling monarch who carries its legacy.
Crete’s Olive Oil Under Siege
Olive oil has long been the soul of Crete — a cornerstone of its cuisine, its economy, and its identity. Yet that tradition is now under pressure few could have imagined. Climate extremes, market instability, and a rise in calculated deception are testing the resilience of the island’s most treasured product. In 2024, the European […]
Crete’s Chocolate Tree Makes a Modern Comeback
In the mountains of Crete, farmer Kostas Karatzis is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island’s beloved “chocolate tree” — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future.
The Donkeys Are Gone
Once the heartbeat of village life, Crete’s donkeys are disappearing. This is their story — and ours.
When Hotels Overflow and Villagers Go Parched
The water crisis in Crete is no longer a bad season — it is a way of life created by overdevelopment.
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