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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

Desecration as Policy: Crete Mowed Under for Profiteering

Crete has endured conquerors before. Venetians, Ottomans, Nazis — each carved their mark into the island, and then they were…

Heraklion Buried in Trash as Workers Call for State of Emergency

Heraklion drowns in garbage. Workers demand emergency status, blaming failed privatization and warning of health, image, and tourism risks.

Crete Debates Migrant Facilities Amid Safety and Health Concerns

Crete faces tension over migrant facilities. Locals fear permanence, while experts push for organized infrastructure over chaos.

Too Many Cats, Too Little Care

Crete’s stray cats define the island’s streets, but overpopulation raises problems for locals and tourists.

Illegal Poisonings Target Stray Animals in Heraklion

Stray cats and dogs in Heraklion face rising poison attacks. Authorities remind citizens that animal poisoning is a criminal offense.

Humidity and Poor Ventilation Make Cretan Homes Prone to Mold Infestations

Cretan homes face recurring mold from humidity and poor ventilation. Residents scrub walls as officials tout sustainability but ignore damp…

Aposelemis Shutdown Sparks New Water Supply Problems in Heraklion

Repairs remain undefined, raising concerns for residents, businesses, and tourism.

Crete on High Fire Alert as Summer Risk Peaks

Civil Protection places Crete under high fire risk. Citizens urged to stay alert, avoid sparks, and protect homes and nature.

Why 2030 Is a Realistic Date for Kasteli Airport’s Grand Opening

On Radiome 88.4, Vangelis Vistakis and Heraklion airport chief Iakovos Ouranos confirmed delays for Kasteli Airport. Radar stuck on Papoura…