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Heraklion’s Alikarnassos Bridge Repairs on Pause. Again.

Heraklion's Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.

German Tour Operators Say Greece Is Getting Too Expensive for Holidays

German tour operators warn that Greece is becoming a luxury destination as hotel prices surge.

Crete Nears Seven Million Visitors

Even after the season’s close, Knossos draws visitors from around the world as Crete eyes 7 million tourist arrivals for…

Low Demand for Heating Oil in Heraklion Despite Subsidy Launch

The myThermansi platform will open on Monday, November 10, 2025. Heating allowance applies to oil, gas, LPG, biomass, and electricity.…

Flu Season Hits Crete — Should You Get Vaccinated?

Flu season hits Crete’s wild coastlines — learn when and why to get the flu vaccine, and practical tips for…

Cretan Vendetta Scares German Tourists

After the Vorizia shootings, German outlets paint Crete as the Wild South. Locals respond with coffee, calm, and a polite…

HMS Prince of Wales Anchors at Souda Bay

The British carrier HMS Prince of Wales is at Souda. Here’s how ship visits and local protests affect sightseeing, transport,…

Why ELTA Is Shutting 204 Branches

The planned shutdown of 20 ELTA branches across Crete has prompted strong reactions from Laiki Syspeirosi, which warns of deepening…

Mick Jagger Visits Ancient Eleutherna Museum in Crete

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took a surprise tour of the Ancient Eleutherna Museum in Rethymno, dazzling locals and baffling…

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.