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Mihaela Lica Butler

Plan your family holiday in Crete with the ultimate list of family-friendly attractions in Heraklion. Perfect for tourists travelling with kids.

9 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage.

9 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Unpaid hours in Crete’s tourism industry have sparked outrage, with hotel workers forced to put in extra work after clocking out, according to reports received by the Heraklion Labor Center.

9 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s updated Traffic Code, launching September 2025, brings sweeping changes and stricter penalties for drunk driving, mobile phone use, and traffic offenses.

9 months ago

Phil Butler

The fate of Crete’s most treasured archaeological sites is still in UNESCO limbo as planning, preparation and presentation of plans seem endless. Europe’s oldest temples/palaces, the monumental heritage they represent, appear to be in the hands of hapless bureaucrats. Like everything else here in Greece, progress is prioritized based on some invisible variable no one […]

9 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Bramiana Dam in Ierapetra faces a sharp drop in water level, exposing the chapel of Prophet Elias and endangering agriculture and wildlife.

9 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

SEA accuses DEYACH of reckless dumping at Pahia Ammos beach, threatening protected ecosystems and species.

9 months ago

Victoria Udrea

Official earthquake preparedness tips share step-by-step instructions on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

9 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Cretan Diet Festival 2025 in Rethymno will take place from July 1 to 7, 2025, bringing together local producers and foodies alike.

9 months ago