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Athens Says Souda Bay Safe as Greece Brings Citizens Home from the Middle East

Kostas Raptis

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis says Souda Bay faces no immediate threat as Greece continues complex repatriation operations from the Middle East.

3 months ago

Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

3 months ago

Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

3 months ago

Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

3 months ago

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Martis bracelet is a red and white thread worn in Greece throughout March, rooted in ancient tradition and symbolizing protection, purity, and renewal.

3 months ago

Why Chile This Year Instead of Europe?

Phil Butler

You can feel the fatigue in the bones of Europe these days, a weariness that goes beyond the usual summer crowds. The narrow streets of Dubrovnik are choked with cruise-ship day-trippers, the “no vacancy” signs in Santorini have been permanent since 2019, and the local tavernas in Crete are increasingly replaced by Instagram cafés serving […]

3 months ago

Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop

Arthur Butler

Sea levels across the Aegean rose up to 35 cm in February due to low atmospheric pressure and strong winds, scientists confirm.

3 months ago

Nea Alikarnassos Tries Kouloúma For the First Time

Manuel Santos

For the first time, Nea Alikarnassos celebrates Kouloúma with music, tradition and local community spirit.

3 months ago

Heraklion Taxi Owners Launch 48 Hour Strike Over Article 52

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion taxi owners begin a 48-hour strike at the airport over Article 52 of the Transport bill, citing unfair competition and market distortion.

3 months ago

Crete Makes More Per Tourist — and Loses Them Faster

Iorgos Pappas

INSETE data shows Crete increasing spend per visit while average stay declines, raising questions about long-term tourism value and strategy.

4 months ago

Operational Upgrades Enhance Safety at Heraklion Airport

Kostas Raptis

Targeted airport upgrades in Heraklion and Naxos improve flight safety, energy efficiency, and reliability for island travel.

4 months ago

Crete Is Running Dry for a Fourth Year

Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters its fourth dry year as dams and aquifers fall. Authorities warn urgent water restrictions are needed in 2026.

4 months ago

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Extensive Scientific Investigation Reveals Cretans May Continue Entering Water

2026-06-16 By Manuel Santos

The Directorate of Public Health declares Heraklion’s beaches clean and safe for swimming, listing specific permanent industrial no-swim zones.

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Crete Fire Safety Mandate: Citizens and Tourists Face Fines as Major Trails and Natura Sites Close Under High Risk Status

2026-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Civil Protection of Crete announces mandatory closures for Samaria, Elafonisi, and major Natura sites during Category 4 and 5 fire risk days. Emergency contact guide included.

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Skinakas Observatory Announces Open Days for Summer 2026

2026-06-16 By Victoria Udrea

The world-class Skinakas Observatory on the freezing peak of Psiloritis has officially released its public open days for Summer 2026.

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Chania Opens Temporary Parking Lot Expected to Outlive Several Municipal Terms

2026-06-16 By Iorgos Pappas

In a brilliant display of modern urban planning, the Chania Municipal Council descended into verbal warfare on Monday over a €4.5 million plot of land in Nea Chora that has successfully evolved from a promised urban oasis into a giant, melting sheet of blacktop. The confrontation pitted Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis against opposition leader Katerina Manimanaki, […]

Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis

2026-06-16 By Phil Butler

One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]

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