Search Results for: Heraklion

On September 7, 2025, Riζituals by Xanthoula Dakovanou will be performed at Koules Fortress in Aptera, blending Cretan rizitika with contemporary voices. Admission free.

August 26, 2025 saw two Germans lighting cigarettes on the Heraklion runway and a Swedish tourist causing a drunken scene in Chania, leading to arrests and delays.

Olive growers in Heraklion face major losses in 2025 as the olive fly and drought wreak havoc.

Heraklion residents complain of unbearable sewage-like odors. Officials say storm drains, stagnant wastewater, and trash buildup are to blame.

In Heraklion’s Pateles neighborhood, unbearable sewer stench from storm drains and a cockroach invasion are keeping locals locked inside.

Crete called on Greece’s Ministry of Agriculture to adjust compensation for local goat and sheep farmers, citing unfair aid distribution.

Life in Nea Alikarnassos: from ship horns to tzitzikas, here is why sleep is a distant dream in this noisy Cretan neighborhood.

Tourist spending in West Crete remained stagnant while local business costs surged. Satisfaction is high, but margins are shrinking.

Flip-flops in Crete are a joke with bad timing and worse grip. Here is what happens when your bargain shoes face off against island terrain.

The Rent Is Too Damn Mythical Imagine being born in a Cretan village, growing up with olive trees and sea salt in your lungs—and then being told, at 27, that you cannot afford a one-room flat because someone from Oslo booked it for €160 a night. This is not a future fear. This is 2025. […]

Region of Crete warns of worsening air quality in Heraklion due to airborne particles from the Dardanelles wildfire. Vulnerable groups are urged to avoid outdoor exposure.

Crete emerged as the second most popular international travel destination in U.S. searches due to growing interest in diving in Crete.

Tourists seeking snorkeling in Crete will find clear waters, diverse marine life, and accessible locations.

Dia Islet remains a Natura 2000 site of historic and ecological importance, once home to a Minoan port and Cousteau’s Cyclopean mystery.

On August 15, pilgrims fill the Panagitsa of Mastabas in Heraklion, honoring the Dormition of the Virgin Mary with prayer and tradition.