Crete

Manuel Santos

Greece’s Ministry of Shipping backs a new passenger ship service ramp for Agia Roumeli, Sfakia.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

Kalamaύka, a mountainous community in Crete, battles severe water shortages for a second year.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Rockslides at Kourtaliotiko Gorge have raised safety concerns. Here’s how dry Kalamafka ties into this perilous tale.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Big Rocks, Big Problems: What Happened This Time? Well, Tuesday didn’t disappoint—unless you were trying to drive through Kourtaliotiko Gorge that morning. A batch of rocks decided they were tired of hanging out 100 meters up and joined the world below, smashing onto the road. Predictably, traffic freaked out, and authorities had to sweep everything […]

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Restoring Roman Grandeur (Because History Is Cooler With a Bathhouse) Ancient Olympia has always been known for its classical glory. But did you think the Romans just stopped by for the games and left nothing behind? Tucked along the eastern bank of the Kladeos River lies a Roman bathhouse complex from the 2nd century CE. […]

1 year ago

Kostas Raptis

DEYAI announces potential water supply problems in Heraklion (Mastampas, Therisos, Atsalenio, etc.) Due to Tylisos pipeline damage.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

As Crete’s dams dry up due to prolonged drought, water scarcity threatens the island. Here’s how officials are dealing with this situation.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

A new rockfall in Kourtaliotiko Gorge on Tuesday morning alarmed Rethymno’s residents and officials. Safety upgrades are underway to prevent future accidents.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno Carnival 2025 kicks off February 9. Theme “Step Into the Light,” featuring parades, music, and fun till the grand finale on March 2.

1 year ago