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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…