Featured Crete Makes More Per Tourist — and Loses Them Faster 5 months ago INSETE data shows Crete increasing spend per visit while average stay declines, raising questions about long-term tourism value and strategy. Operational Upgrades Enhance Safety at Heraklion Airport 5 months ago Targeted airport upgrades in Heraklion and Naxos improve flight safety, energy efficiency, and reliability for island travel. Crete Is Running Dry for a Fourth Year 5 months ago Crete enters its fourth dry year as dams and aquifers fall. Authorities warn urgent water restrictions are needed in 2026. The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half 5 months ago Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility,… Crete Ain’t What It Used to Be 5 months ago Crete has long sold itself as a place of legendary hospitality, deep history, and human warmth—a final refuge for those… Hotels Granted New Water Use and Drilling Permits in Crete, Lesvos, and Naxos 5 months ago New water-use and drilling permits have been granted to hotels in Crete because of ongoing pressure on the island's water… Should We Stock Bottled Water Before Crete’s Summer Water Crunch? 5 months ago Heraklion already distrusts tap water. Now reservoirs are low and summer pressure is coming. Here is what to stock—and what… Hunting Tourism in Crete Faces Strict Enforcement After Illegal Hunting Case Near Hersonissos 5 months ago An illegal hunting case near Hersonissos highlights Crete’s strict hunting enforcement. Rules, ethics, and safety tips for visitors. Airline Business Class Is Not Going Anywhere 5 months ago A net-zero proposal says airlines should scrap business class. Reality says no. Expect eco-luxury loopholes, and maybe zeppelins. Aposelemis Water Crisis: Heraklion, Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos Down to 1–2 Months 5 months ago DEYAH warns Aposelemis dam water may last only 1–2 months for Heraklion prefecture. Desalination and emergency funding are discussed. Next» « Previous