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Police in Crete Solve Livestock Theft Case in Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan police recovered hundreds of stolen sheep and lambs near Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra showing tourists that island life is safe and well guarded

11 months ago

Voriza Incident and Farmer Protests in Crete

Kostas Raptis

After the tragic Voriza shooting Cretan farmers paused protests in respect for victims while new aid measures for agriculture move forward.

11 months ago

What Tourists Should Know About the Gunfire in Voriza

Iorgos Pappas

Authorities secured Voriza village after an explosion and gunfire. One person is dead, several are injured, and there is no threat to nearby tourist areas.

11 months ago

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

Manuel Santos

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

11 months ago

Crete to Get Train from Heraklion to Kastelli

Iorgos Pappas

For the fifth time since 2020, MPs discussed the mythical “Cretan train.” No construction yet, but hope remains the island’s most reliable transport.

11 months ago

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

Manuel Santos

The mayor of Agios Vasileios inspected Crete’s largest acropolis at Orne, where archaeologists continue discovering old rocks of great importance.

11 months ago

Cretan Train Debate Returns to Parliament for the Fifth Time Since Dinosaurs

Iorgos Pappas

Once again, politicians discussed the mythical “Cretan train,” proving hope is renewable even when railways are not.

11 months ago

European Tour Operators Explore ‘Authentic’ Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Foreign hiking experts “discovered” Crete’s countryside, olive oil, and human residents. Locals applauded politely.

11 months ago

Breaking: Crete Loses Its Last Public Service — The Postman

Ion Bogdan V.

Ierapetra and Makry Gialos are furious after the closure of their ELTA branches — the last surviving public service in eastern Crete. Locals now face 100 km drives for a stamp and a prayer.

11 months ago

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Adjusts Winter Hours

Iorgos Pappas

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion unveils yet another schedule puzzle. Different hours by month, mysterious Wednesdays, and classic Cretan timing chaos.

11 months ago

How Much Does a Men’s Haircut Cost in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

From Heraklion to Chania, discover what a men’s haircut really costs in Crete in 2025 — local barbers, fair prices, and a touch of Cretan charm.

11 months ago

What Tourists Should Know About Crete’s Health System Meltdown

Victoria Udrea

As Crete’s public hospitals face critical staff shortages, travelers should stay informed and prepared. Here’s how to stay safe and what to do in an emergency.

11 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Has More Raisins This Year, But Hundreds of Tonnes Are Sitting Unsold

2026-09-27 By Manuel Santos

Surging production and cheap imports leave Cretan raisins stranded in warehouses as ELGA assesses severe storm damage to local vineyards.

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Residents Block Heraklion-Moires Road Over Proposed Migrant Facility at Skouloudis Warehouses

2026-09-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Residents stage a road blockade near Athanatoi opposing the proposed temporary migrant reception structure at the Skouloudis warehouses.

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Heraklion Proposes €19 Monthly Bus Passes for Students

2026-09-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion proposes cutting monthly student bus passes from €45 to €19, with 12,500 passes to be subsidized if the City Council approves.

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British Parents Arrested After Minor’s Alcohol Intoxication in Rethymno

2026-09-27 By Manuel Santos

A 17-year-old British tourist was hospitalized for heavy drinking in Rethymno, leading to the immediate arrest of her parents under Greek law.

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Heraklion Airport Site Is Headed for a Planning Study, but the Big Decision Comes Later

2026-09-27 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The National Development Fund launches a study to explore development options for the 2,000-stremma Nikos Kazantzakis airport site in Heraklion.

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