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Thousands Protest in Greece’s 24-Hour General Strike

Iorgos Pappas

Workers across Greece are joining a 24-hour General Strike on April 9, demanding better wages, affordable living, and public services.

8 months ago

New Rules Transform the Greek Tourism Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece updates its accommodation regulations after nearly 50 years, enhancing the Greek tourism experience.

8 months ago

World Stray Animal Day Celebration in Heraklion

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion marked World Stray Animal Day on April 4th with a lively event featuring students, volunteers, and adoption celebrations.

8 months ago

Heraklion Airport Sees 36% Fall in International Flights – March 2025 Stats

Kostas Raptis

In March 2025, Heraklion Airport saw a 36% decrease in international passenger traffic despite a modest uptick in domestic flights.

8 months ago

Crete Builds Its First Marine Leisure Dive Park

Mihaela Lica Butler

On April 2, 2025, Crete debuted its first Marine Leisure Dive Park, kicking off with the sinking of R/K NESTOR.

8 months ago

Heraklion Hotel Staff to Strike on April 9

Manuel Santos

In Heraklion, hotel workers protest poor pay and harsh conditions. Social unrest escalates as a strike looms on April 9, 2025.

8 months ago

Crete’s Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna Are Now Protected

Manuel Santos

Crete’s iconic beaches—Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna—are entering a new era of environmental preservation through groundbreaking agreements

8 months ago

Crete Deals with Early Water Shortage Crisis

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan officials warn about severe water shortage as big cities prepare for hitherto unheard-of difficulties.

8 months ago

First Animal Police Unit in Greece Lands on Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The introduction of 25 Animal Police officers in Crete marks Greece’s pioneering effort in animal welfare enforcement.

8 months ago

Santorini Hotel Bookings Show Signs of Recovery

Mihaela Lica Butler

Santorini hotel bookings show signs of recovery as accommodations reopen ahead of Easter. New strategies for boosting tourism on the island.

8 months ago

Greece Targets 40 Million Tourists in 2025

Victoria Udrea

Greece gears up for another record year in tourism as charter flights return, with estimates aiming at 40 million tourists in 2025.

9 months ago

Greece Pushes for an Insular Program from the EU

Iorgos Pappas

The insular program includes price monitoring, liquidity assistance, and permanent funding measures for small islands.

9 months ago

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Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

2025-12-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

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Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

2025-12-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

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Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

2025-12-09 By Iorgos Pappas

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

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Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

2025-12-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

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The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

2025-12-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term quality and workforce stability.

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