The Cretan Hound Club announced its upcoming recognition and conformation show. This celebration is set to take place on Saturday, September 7, at 5:00 PM and Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 AM at Karavola by the Heraklion waterfront beneath Talos Plaza. Attendees will not need to register for the recognition event, provided their dogs are […]
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Balanced Tourism Development in Crete: A Call for Fairness and Strategic Planning
A recent meeting in Crete saw local mayors and tourism stakeholders gather to discuss the island’s future under a new spatial planning framework. The plan, which is still open for input until mid-September, aims to address Crete’s uneven tourism development, which lacks cohesive strategic guidance. Participants debated the notion of “overtourism”, asserting it doesn’t apply […]
Greece: West Nile Virus Weekly Surveillance Report
This report summarizes the current situation regarding laboratory-confirmed West Nile virus infections in Greece for the 2024 transmission season.
Crete Selected as Gastronomic Region of Europe for 2026
Crete has been selected to be included in the Gastronomic Regions of Europe 2026 by The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After […]
Is the Sun About to Set on Santorini Tourism?
According to AFP, Santorini is Greece’s most “Instagrammed” Island, an accolade locals may soon detest. Authorities have talked for years about setting certain limits so that one of the world’s top touristic destinations will not sink because of hypertourism.” Mayor Nikos Zorzos has been promising drastic changes to alleviate some of the pressure on Santorini, […]
Heraklion Beach Prices Stir Discontent
The organized beaches of Heraklion have witnessed a price surge, causing frustration among residents and tourists, Neakriti reported on Monday. Locals and visitors alike express their grievances, noting that a straightforward day at the beach for a family can escalate to costs as high as 60 euros. Such price hikes heighten worries, especially during an […]
Climate Challenges for Crete’s Olive Farmers
Cretan olive farmers are in crisis. Extreme weather, with relentless heat and severe drought, threatens to destroy their olive harvests.
Greece Enforces Goat and Sheep Transport Ban to Contain PPR
To contain the highly contagious infection Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Greece prohibits the transportation of sheep and goats across the country.
Fire Risk Alert: High Fire Risk in Multiple Regions
The Fire Risk Prediction Map from the General Secretariat of Civil Protection warns of a very high risk of fire (category 4) for today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. This alert affects several regions, including Attica and islands like Kythira, parts of Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Central Macedonia, Crete, the Ionian Islands, and North Aegean […]
Crete’s Water Management Organization: A Controversial Shift Towards Privatization
The government is rapidly advancing plans for a new water management organization in Crete (more information in Greek via Neakriti). This follows their previous action in Thessaly, where they assigned water management to a private company, Ο.Δ.Υ.Θ. Α.Ε. This entity took over responsibilities for rivers, lakes, and flood prevention, dismantling public services previously overseeing these […]
Greece’s Water Crisis Deepens
Prolonged high temperatures combined with reduced rainfall are exacerbating the water crisis in Greece especially as the summer tourist season peaks.
Addressing Water Scarcity in Crete: Innovative Air-to-water Solutions
Crete’s municipalities could address water scarcity by exploring better options, like air-to-water generators instead of blaming empty dams.
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