Featured Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop 6 months ago Sea levels across the Aegean rose up to 35 cm in February due to low atmospheric pressure and strong winds,… Nea Alikarnassos Tries Kouloúma For the First Time 6 months ago For the first time, Nea Alikarnassos celebrates Kouloúma with music, tradition and local community spirit. Heraklion Taxi Owners Launch 48 Hour Strike Over Article 52 6 months ago Heraklion taxi owners begin a 48-hour strike at the airport over Article 52 of the Transport bill, citing unfair competition… Crete Makes More Per Tourist — and Loses Them Faster 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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? 7 months ago Heraklion already distrusts tap water. Now reservoirs are low and summer pressure is coming. Here is what to stock—and what… Next» « Previous