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Minoa Pediada Launches Sterilisation and Microchipping Drive, 5–10 December

Iorgos Pappas

Minoa Pediada launches a new 5–10 December sterilisation and microchipping drive with Zero Stray Pawject, calling residents and volunteers to help reduce stray animals.

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What Malaka Really Means in Crete

Arthur Butler

Every Greek knows Malaka, but Crete has weaponized it into a cultural art form

1 month ago

Why Olive Oil Standards Matter More Than Ever

Victoria Udrea

Online seminar on olive oil contamination in Crete raises concerns for producers and hospitality businesses. What tourism stands to lose.

1 month ago

Tourist Police 171 Crete Help Line

Manuel Santos

Every traveler in Crete should save 171. It will help you with and everything that needs a gentle nudge toward honesty.

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Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

Manuel Santos

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

1 month ago

Why Every Greek High School Suddenly Thinks Crete Is Disneyland

Mihaela Lica Butler

Students want fun, parents want safety, teachers want survival. Crete delivers all three—plus chaos.

1 month ago

A Stronger Grid for Crete

Kostas Raptis

The Crete–Attica power link promises €5B in savings by 2035, cleaner air, and more stable energy for tourism.

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A Driver in Heraklion Explains Why the New 30 km/h Limit Will Change Nothing.

Manuel Santos

A Heraklion driver explains why the new 30 km/h speed limit is pointless in a city where nobody follows traffic laws.

1 month ago

Crete Rushes to Protect Its Olive Oil Before Tourists Notice

Victoria Udrea

Crete hosts an online event on mineral oil contamination in olive oil, aiming to protect product quality and the island’s gastronomic tourism in 2026.

1 month ago

What Crete’s Delayed Energy Shift Means for Homes, Hotels, and Tourism

Kostas Raptis

Crete’s major energy interconnection enters commercial operation in 2026, but oil units must remain active, affecting homes, hotels, and tourism development.

1 month ago

Severe Weather Expected in Crete from November 28

Argophilia Travel News

EMY warns of a severe weather shift in Crete starting November 28, lasting 48 hours.

1 month ago

The Plain Upon the Mountain Celebrates the Soul of Lassithi

Victoria Udrea

The Plain Upon the Mountain celebrates the stories, routes, food, and traditions of the Lassithi Plateau through research and photography.

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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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Why Crete Is Not All Random Bullets and Vendetta

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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