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Heraklion to Host First Peace Run Honoring Grigoris Lambrakis

Manuel Santos

On October 12, 2025, Heraklion will host the first Peace Run in honor of Grigoris Lambrakis. A non-competitive 2.6 km event.

11 months ago

Tourism Days Turn Hersonissos Into One Big Party

Victoria Udrea

Tourism Days 2025 in Hersonissos brought thousands of visitors together with locals for food, music, dance, and free tours.

11 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Brags Its Way into Cruise Club with Explora I Docking

Iorgos Pappas

Agios Nikolaos port hosted its largest cruise ship, the Explora I, after new infrastructure upgrades.

11 months ago

PED Crete Will Not Attend Infrastructure Ministry Meeting on Papoura Hill Monument

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The Union of Municipalities of Crete (PED) announced it will not attend the Infrastructure Ministry’s event on the Papoura Hill monument.

11 months ago

Storm Alert for Western Crete

Kostas Raptis

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in western Crete on October 2, 2025. Emergency numbers: 112, 199, 100, 108, 166.

11 months ago

Travel Alert: First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece has recorded 91 West Nile virus infections and 8 deaths. The first case in Crete, a 60-year-old man from Heraklion, was confirmed.

11 months ago

Chania Cruise Arrivals Smash Records in 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Chania set new cruise records in 2025 with 150 ships and 331,808 passengers at Souda. A 48.6% jump highlights the port’s booming appeal.

12 months ago

Tourist Seriously Injured After Fall in Sarakina Gorge

Victoria Udrea

A 59-year-old tourist was seriously injured yesterday after a fall in Sarakina Gorge near Ierapetra. Rescuers carried him to safety.

12 months ago

Chersonissos Signs Supplementary Gouviános River Study to Fight Floods

Kostas Raptis

Chersonissos signed a €94,775 add-on for the Gouviános River study, promising flood protection vital for residents’ safety.

12 months ago

Heraklion Joins Nationwide Strike Against 13-Hour Workday

Iorgos Pappas

On September 30, 2025, Heraklion unions joined Greece’s nationwide strike against a Labor Ministry bill proposing a 13-hour workday.

12 months ago

Cretan Sea Lavender: Lilac Fires on Salted Ground

Victoria Udrea

Sea lavender (Limonium spp.) flourishes on Crete’s dunes, marshes, and salt pans, blooming lilac where salt and wind defeat all else.

12 months ago

Heraklion Approves Urban Accessibility Plan Amid Crumbling Sidewalks

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion approved its Urban Accessibility Plan to fix broken sidewalks and improve mobility. Officials promise ramps, routes, and new designs.

12 months ago

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Chevron and ExxonMobil Advance Crete Hydrocarbon Plans

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Chevron sets December seismic surveys in Crete and the Ionian, while ExxonMobil targets spring 2027 for its first exploratory drilling.

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Check which municipalities in Heraklion and Rethymno are listed under EODY’s latest West Nile virus update.

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Chania and Rethymno Hotels Get Turtle-Friendly Certification

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ARCHELON and TUI awarded eight properties in Chania and Rethymno Turtle-Friendly Hotel certification for sustainable coastal tourism.

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Sissi and Kalo Chorio Celebrate World Tourism Day With Two Nights of Cretan Food, Music and Dance

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Sissi and Kalo Chorio celebrate World Tourism Day on September 26 and 27 with Cretan food, live music, traditional dancing and free events.

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Heraklion Theater Performance Moves Indoors Due to Expected Bad Weather

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

The Hotel Paradise performances in Heraklion on September 26 and 27 have moved indoors to Nea Alatsata due to expected bad weather.

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