Featured People Die Hiking Alone in Crete in Winter 8 months ago Often in winter, hikers die in Crete after going alone into mountains and canyons. Weather, hypothermia, and delayed rescues turn… Do Not Hike Cretan Canyons in December 8 months ago Cretan canyons are effectively closed from November to March. Samaria Gorge is shut, winter weather is dangerous, and hikers risk… Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down 8 months ago Farmers attempt to reach the Rio–Antirrio Bridge while clearing the Volos port blockade, demanding answers on delayed aid payments. Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros 8 months ago A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery… Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances 8 months ago Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete. Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches 8 months ago Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete. A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets 8 months ago Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it… Heraklion Taxis Strike 8 months ago Heraklion’s taxi strike reveals a broken system, daily frustrations, and truths drivers prefer to ignore. Argophilia tells it as it… Heraklion Airport Bomb Scare Handled Swiftly 8 months ago Full security protocols followed after a bomb threat at Heraklion Airport; nothing suspicious found. Cretan Chef Ioannis Liapakis Outshines the Competition in Spain with Erevinthos 8 months ago Cretan chef Ioannis Liapakis wins top honors in Spain with a bold reinterpretation of erevinthos, showcasing Crete’s culinary soul. Next» « Previous