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Deputy Mayor Giannis Tsapakis says 60 bikes are under repair at the Pankritio Stadium. Easy Bikes relaunch expected around the new year.

For the fifth time since 2020, MPs discussed the mythical “Cretan train.” No construction yet, but hope remains the island’s most reliable transport.

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion unveils yet another schedule puzzle. Different hours by month, mysterious Wednesdays, and classic Cretan timing chaos.

After half a millennium of patiently holding up the skyline, Heraklion’s Venetian Walls are finally getting some attention — or at least, another document.On Thursday, October 23, at the Ministry of Culture in Athens, the great Ceremony of Pens took place: Minister Lina Mendoni, Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis, Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, and ODAP President Nikoleta Divari-Valakou […]

Locals and experts warn that water scarcity could become Crete’s next major tourism challenge.

In Crete, the old custom of drying octopus fades as awareness grows about the sea’s most intelligent creature.

On October 12, 2025, Heraklion will host the first Peace Run in honor of Grigoris Lambrakis. A non-competitive 2.6 km event.

On September 30, 2025, Heraklion unions joined Greece’s nationwide strike against a Labor Ministry bill proposing a 13-hour workday.

Heraklion approved its Urban Accessibility Plan to fix broken sidewalks and improve mobility. Officials promise ramps, routes, and new designs.

Gale warnings forced the Knossos Palace to skip Milos. A sick child, 900 passengers, and a night of emergency at sea tested the crew and the company.

Flights may land on time, but good luck reaching Heraklion airport. Endless queues, double-parking, and record arrivals made the road a nightmare.

Crete’s birds suffer without specialist care. Heraklion must welcome an avian vet to protect canaries, parrots, and finches.

In Heraklion’s Lions Square, a street artist sculpted two sand puppies with only sand and water, enchanting locals and tourists.

In Heraklion, tap water is treated but not always safe for drinking. Locals rely on bottled water like Rouvas, Zaros, Samaria, and Selinari.