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Heraklion Waste Policy Shift After Unanimous ESDAC Vote

Iorgos Pappas

The Crete Waste Management Authority removes incineration waste from the circular economy park at Mavros Spilios.

2 days ago

New Infrastructure Planned for Fishing and Tourist Boats in Ierapetra

Arthur Butler

A new study for the Ierapetra port expansion plan promotes new infrastructure and more space for tourist and fishing boats.

2 days ago

In the Valley Where Wine Remembers the Earth

Phil Butler

The Mapuche named it Lugar de Oro — the Golden Place — not for any metal buried beneath the soil, but for the way the horizon catches fire at dusk, rose-gold light spilling across the Cachapoal Valley as molten amber poured from the Andes themselves. One hundred miles south of Santiago, where the Pacific fog […]

4 days ago

Crete Shows Resilience While Everyone Watches Oil Prices

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an action plan for a possible crisis in 2026.

4 days ago

Reopening of Chania Market Now Closer Than It Was Last Year

Victoria Udrea

Chania Municipal Market in Crete is once again nearing reopening in 2026 after years of delays, studies, regulations, and announcements promising the same result.

5 days ago

Operation Desert Scorpion Puts Souda Under Extra Surveillance

Mihaela Lica Butler

SKAI TV reports that Operation Desert Scorpion has been activated to protect US bases in Greece, with Souda at the center of new surveillance measures.

5 days ago

Souda Base Debate Adds Uncertainty to Crete Tourism Outlook

Kostas Raptis

ADEDY Heraklion calls for the closure of Souda Base, warning of Greece’s involvement in the Middle East conflict and raising concern in Crete.

1 week ago

Athens Says Souda Bay Safe as Greece Brings Citizens Home from the Middle East

Kostas Raptis

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis says Souda Bay faces no immediate threat as Greece continues complex repatriation operations from the Middle East.

1 week ago

Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

1 week ago

Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

1 week ago

Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

1 week ago

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Martis bracelet is a red and white thread worn in Greece throughout March, rooted in ancient tradition and symbolizing protection, purity, and renewal.

1 week ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete–Attica Interconnection

Crete Attica Power Link Promises Savings but Timeline Still Key

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

The Crete–Attica interconnection will cut costs and emissions, but questions remain about timing and the long-term impact on energy security.

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Small Morning Earthquake South of Sougia

2026-03-14 By Argophilia Travel News

A mild 3.6 earthquake was recorded south of Sougia in Crete on March 14. No damage reported.

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Concern Over Possible Pollution at Pachia Ammos Beach in Stavros

2026-03-14 By Kostas Raptis

The environmental group in Stavros requests an urgent investigation after suspected pollution from construction waste at Pachia Ammos beach.

Heraklion Parking

More Questions Than Answers About Parking Near the Venetian Walls in Heraklion

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

PASOK MP Fragkiskos Parasyris attacks the Ministry of Culture over parking bans near the Venetian Walls of Heraklion, warning of chaos for residents and visitors.

Crete Heraklion Parking Panic

Heraklion Parking Drama Begins Again, Right on Schedule

2026-03-13 By Manuel Santos

Loss of parking near Heraklion’s Venetian Walls triggers protests from businesses, reviving the long debate over cars, access, and how a modern city should function.

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