Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.
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Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter
Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.
European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigates how €52 million in EU fisheries funds was diverted to unrelated businesses in Greece, bypassing Cretan fishers.
Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion
Greece’s Culture Ministry has approved using Heraklion’s historic old cold-storage warehouse as a hotel, subject to strict limits that preserve its existing form. Locals are already divided.
Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas
Lake Kournas in Crete will host the European Special Olympics Kayaking Games from October 29 to November 2.
Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations
Professional fishermen gathered at Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour demanding action on fuel costs, fishing damage and new control requirements as the government announces increased fuel subsidies.
Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices
Greek bakeries and small food businesses warn consumers to expect higher prices as operating costs continue to climb.
Crete’s Coast Guard Says It Has Had Enough of Improvised Migration Facilities
The Coast Guard Union of Crete blasts local politicians for blocking transit facilities and leaving officers stranded in sub-par conditions.
Heraklion Has Around 300 Dangerous Buildings. Some Are Already Shedding Concrete Into the Streets
Around 300 buildings in Heraklion require safety interventions, according to the city’s deputy mayor, after two more sections of buildings fell on Sunday.
Phil Butler, Writer, Researcher and Cretan at Heart, Dies at 71
Phil Butler, writer, researcher, and co-founder of Argophilia Travel News, has died at 71. He leaves behind four children and a lifelong love of Crete.
Heraklion Airport Site Is Headed for a Planning Study, but the Big Decision Comes Later
The National Development Fund launches a study to explore development options for the 2,000-stremma Nikos Kazantzakis airport site in Heraklion.
AI Everywhere: Hospitality’s Latest Campfire Sing-Along
Phil Butler examines Hospitality Net’s 2026 Hotel Yearbook, questioning whether its AI industry overview offers genuine insight or simply repackages hospitality technology as marketing.
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