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Heraklion Venetian Walls Are Back Under City Management After 17 Years

Iorgos Pappas

The Ministry of Culture returned the Heraklion Venetian Walls to the city after 17 years. A €22.5 million plan, involving the Ministry, Region of Crete, Municipality, and ODAP, launches major restorations, event spaces, and new public access for tourists

1 year ago

Phaistos Archaeological Site Gets Protection Against Lightning and Fire

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Phaistos Archaeological Site in Crete is undergoing new infrastructure development for enhanced fire safety, lightning protection, and improved accessibility.

1 year ago

Cretan Comic Con 2025: Comics, Animation, Gaming and A-list Guests in Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Cretan Comic Con 2025 in Heraklion on June 7-8 at the Cultural Conference Center welcomes fans of comics, animation, and gaming.

1 year ago

Lassithi Beekeepers Shattered by Mass Thyme Death

Mihaela Lica Butler

Lassithi beekeepers cry for help as drought wipes out thyme fields: thousands of hives risk collapse without food.

1 year ago

Georgia Dagaki to Perform at Myrthianos Plakias Village Fest 2025

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The Village Fest 2025 in Myrthianos Plakias opens on Tuesday, July 29, with Georgia Dagaki set to bring a vibrant musical performance. Her presence is expected to offer an evening rich in rhythm and heartfelt expression. Georgia Dagaki stands out in the Greek music scene for the way she blends tradition with modern influences. Her […]

1 year ago

Zorba Ballet at the Heraklion Cultural and Conference Center

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Celebrate 100 years of Mikis Theodorakis at the Heraklion Cultural and Conference Center

1 year ago

Seatrac at Kitroplateia Beach in Agios Nikolaos

Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos reactivates the Seatrac system at Kitroplateia Beach for Summer 2025, offering independent sea access for people with disabilities.

1 year ago

Road Safety Event in Crete: Local Leaders and Residents Rally for Safer Streets

Kostas Raptis

Friday, May 30, 2025, promises to be a red-letter day for the drivers (and survivors) of Heraklion’s traffic circus. At precisely 19:00, the Network of Partner Agencies in Fortezza will roll out its “I Love Life, I Travel Safely” Road Safety Event at the Fortezza Athletic Center—a title that suggests optimism, or at least a […]

1 year ago

Kotsyfos Gorge Reopened After a Year

Manuel Santos

Kotsyfos Gorge in Crete reopened to vehicle traffic one year after a major landslide blocked the road.

1 year ago

African Dust Storm Disrupts Tourism in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

An African dust storm hit Crete on Sunday, May 25, 2025, causing hotel pools to close as staff battled thick dust and mud.

1 year ago

Khamsin and the Return of the Sahara Sky in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Khamsin winds blanketed Crete with thick Sahara dust, transforming the island into an orange wasteland.

1 year ago

Villa Gaea Joins CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection

Kostas Raptis

When it comes to showing off the latest “eco-chic” in Greece, Elounda’s Villa Gaea just snatched a coveted spot in CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection. CV Villas—one of Europe’s biggest names for jaw-dropping vacation homes—has handpicked a small crowd of properties that supposedly care about more than infinity pools and brag-worthy views. Villa Gaea stands […]

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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