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Migration Minister on Crete Arrivals: ‘They Are Detainees, Not Guests’

Victoria Udrea

After 850 migrant arrivals in Crete, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris confirmed they are detained, not hosted, with transfers and sea patrols underway.

11 months ago

Cretan Mountain Replica Under Construction at the Natural History Museum of Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Natural History Museum of Crete is building a full-scale mountain with cave and gorge, complete with kri-kri goats and vultures on its peaks.

11 months ago

Crete Migrant Arrivals Exceed 800 in 24 Hours

Iorgos Pappas

According to reports from NeaKriti and KritiTV, more than 800 migrants arrived in southern Crete and Gavdos within 24 hours.

11 months ago

Kourtaliotis Gorge: 100,000 Visitors and Counting Under the New Ticket Regime

Iorgos Pappas

Despite heavy rains and a temporary closure in May, Kourtaliotis Gorge has welcomed over 100,000 visitors in 2025.

11 months ago

Heraklion Launches €3M Green Maintenance Tender

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Heraklion approved a €3M tender for the upkeep and expansion of public green spaces from 2026 to 2027, covering parks, schools, cemeteries, and even the Venetian Walls.

11 months ago

Mosquitoes Take Over Crete Despite 2025 Control Program

Mihaela Lica Butler

Despite a March 2025 launch of Crete’s mosquito control program—including spraying, monitoring, and the “Mosquito Vision” app—residents now report an invasion.

11 months ago

Crete Gridlocked as Farmers’ Protests Leave 500 Tourists Stranded

Iorgos Pappas

Roadblocks by Cretan farmers on the VOAK left 500 tourists without flights. Tourism bodies warn of “irreparable damage” to Crete’s global image.

11 months ago

The Viridian Crayon and Poseidon’s Sea

Phil Butler

Crete is an island where myths linger in the salt air, where secret beaches reveal themselves like gifts, and where village festivals feel less planned than bestowed. The real treasures here are rarely chased — they arrive, unannounced, when you least expect them. One such moment began, for me, with a Viridian crayon. Back in […]

11 months ago

Crete’s LIFE Program Goes Global with New CPR Guidelines

Iorgos Pappas

Two doctors from Crete—Natasa Spartinou and Vlasios Karageorgos—joined the European Resuscitation Council editorial team to shape new CPR guidelines, a milestone for the island’s LIFE program.

11 months ago

Crete’s Farmers Announce September Protests Amid Collapse of Livestock Sector

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan livestock farmers announce September mobilizations over falling milk prices, lost pastures, and unpaid subsidies.

11 months ago

Heraklion Joins Call to Protect Papoura Hill’s Minoan Monument

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s municipal council backed Minoa Pediada and the Region of Crete in their demand to protect the Papoura Hill Minoan monument from radar installation.

11 months ago

MS Allura Makes First Call at Heraklion Port

Manuel Santos

Oceania Cruises’ new luxury ship MS Allura, with capacity for 1,200 passengers, docked in Heraklion for the first time on August 22, 2025.

11 months ago

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Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.

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Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Become a Stage for 35 Cultural Events This Summer

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s ancient Venetian Walls are preparing to set the stage for one of the island’s most distinctive late-summer events. The 3rd Festival of the Walls runs from August 31 through September 10, featuring over 35 individual events encompassing music, film, theater, dance, and outdoor visual arts across the city’s historical ramparts. This year’s edition marks […]

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Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush peaks.

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Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.

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UFOs Over Crete and Athens? Meteorologist Clears Up Night Sky Panic

2026-08-12 By Kostas Raptis

Hundreds of Cretans and Athenians reported UFOs on August 11, 2026. Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas confirms it wasn’t little green men.

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