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Updated Seismic Map Places Crete in the Highest Risk Zone

2025-11-26 by Victoria Udrea

Crete seismic risk

Geologist M. Fasoulas explained on Kriti TV the updated 2025 seismic hazard map and what it means for Crete’s high-risk zones.

Heraklion Faces the Hard Truth of the Asphalt on November 30

2025-11-26 by Iorgos Pappas

rad safety by Heraklion Traffic Police

Heraklion hosts a road safety forum on November 30, 2025, with talks, art, and actions in memory of accident victims.

Pan-Cretan General Assembly Called by Heraklion Livestock Association

2025-11-25 by Iorgos Pappas

Cretan farmers mobilization

The Heraklion Livestock Association calls a pan-Cretan assembly on Nov 26 as farmers and breeders prepare collective decisions on upcoming mobilizations

Agia Pelagias Beach Finally Getting Fixed

2025-11-25 by Manuel Santos

Agia Pelagia beach upgrade

Malevizi approves new funding for Agia Pelagia beach’s upgrade, flood works, and garbage trucks—marking progress mainly on paper for now.

Paros Airport Upgrade Hits the Usual Greek Infrastructure Wall

2025-11-25 by Kostas Raptis

Paros Airport

Paros Airport receives €3 million to restart stalled works, but major delays and a €45M funding gap push the full upgrade far into the next decade.

Vilnius Named Europe’s Hospitality City of 2025

2025-11-25 by Victoria Udrea

European Hospitality City 2025

Vilnius earns the European Hospitality City 2025 title, celebrating its rapid growth, unique warmth, and rising role in Europe’s tourism sector.

Crete Adds a Hellenic-Chinese Tourism Research Center

2025-11-25 by Iorgos Pappas

Hellenic–Chinese Research Center for Tourism and Cultural Heritage

ELMEPA and Ningbo University signed a 2025 deal to launch the Hellenic–Chinese Research Center for Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Crete.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Visit the Tatra Mountains: Current Events and Seasonal Attractions

2025-11-25 by Arthur Butler

Morskie Oko Tatra Mountains

Travellers are turning to the Tatra Mountains this season, as events, weather, and seasonal magic align to make the region a standout escape.

Slow Food Travel Brings Its First Destination to Negros Island Philippines

2025-11-21 by Iorgos Pappas

Negros Island

So they launched the country’s very first Slow Food Travel destination on Negros Island. In this place, people travel, eat, breathe, and digest at the pace of a well-fed turtle. This is now Asia’s new milestone in sustainable gastronomic tourism. (Asia: “Sure, take it.”) Negros Island, also known as the Organic Capital of the Philippines, […]

Kaiki Fishing Boat Still Defines Greece

2025-11-20 by Iorgos Pappas

kaikis

The traditional Greek kaiki remains a symbol of island life, carrying centuries of craftsmanship and culture.

The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

2025-11-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

catamarans

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 by Manuel Santos

Geminids Over Crete AI illustration

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

2025-11-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mig oleander

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete mushrooms

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Road Upgrades Malevizi signatures

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

Ierapetra Gets 1.5 Million Euros and We Should All Clap Like Seals

2025-11-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra wildfire damage

Government approves 1.5M euros for Ierapetra’s wildfire damage, celebrated as a major victory despite barely covering repairs.

Bear Attack Insurance Is a Thing Now

2025-11-20 by Ion Bogdan V.

Blue Cross Bear Attack Additional Coverage

In news that sounds like it escaped from a comedy sketch, Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited has proudly announced a new product for modern travellers: “Bear Attack Additional Coverage.” Yes, insurance for when a bear physically assaults you on holiday. Truly, civilisation has peaked. Apparently, bears across Japan have stopped minding their business and started […]

Why Wuxi Is the World’s New City of Music

2025-11-20 by Ion Bogdan V.

Wuxi steel workers choir

Wuxi becomes UNESCO City of Music in 2025 with festivals, heritage, orchestras, and home-grown talent.

allsun Hotels Launches Social Contribution Week

2025-11-18 by Iorgos Pappas

allsun hotels

allsun Hotels Greece wrapped up its Social Contribution Week with donations, volunteer work, and support for local families, shelters, and seniors.

Athens Hotels Prepare for Record Winter Occupancy

2025-11-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Athens hotels winter

Athens hotels are gearing up for a strong winter season as bookings climb, yet local pricing and tensions over short-term rentals linger.

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

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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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