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IKEA in Heraklion’s Opening Delayed Again

2025-03-26 by Victoria Udrea

IKEA new store in Heraklion faces another delay, pushing the opening to April 16 due to unfinished exterior works.

IKEA new store in Heraklion faces another delay, pushing the opening to April 16 due to unfinished exterior works.

Heraklion Rolls Out 1,000 Blue Recycling Bins

2025-03-21 by Iorgos Pappas

blue recycling bins

Heraklion Municipality takes on waste woes with 1,000 new blue recycling bins being placed around the city and region.

Dog Walks Event in Heraklion on Saturday, March 22nd

2025-03-20 by Victoria Udrea

dog walks

Join Heraklion’s Dog Walks on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Support the city’s shelter dogs through bonding and adoption efforts.

Heraklion Airport Expects Mass Arrivals After March 27

2025-03-20 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion Airport Expects Mass Arrivals After March 27

Heraklion Airport expects mass arrivals post-March 27 as most of Greece’s aviation hubs see record growth.

Will the Open Mall Truly Transform the Heart of Heraklion?

2025-03-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Open Mall

Heraklion’s Open Mall project promises bike lanes and urban upgrades in key streets. What will this bold move mean for locals and tourists?

Modern Tech for the Venetian Walls of Heraklion

2025-03-19 by Kostas Raptis

Venetian Walls of Heraklion

The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.

Heraklion Airport Holds Greece’s First Anti-Terrorism Exercise

2025-03-14 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport Anti-Terrorism Exercise

Heraklion Airport hosted Greece’s first large-scale anti-terrorism exercise featuring a staged bomb threat, gunman, and hostage rescue.

Heraklion Civil Protection Gets Drones for 2025 Wildfire Safety

2025-03-14 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Civil Protection Gets Drones for 2025 Wildfire Safety

Heraklion Civil Protection gears up for the 2025 fire season with drones and specialised training for municipal teams in progress.

Heraklion’s 365-Day City Break Strategy

2025-03-13 by Victoria Udrea

365-day City Break destination Heraklion

At the 14th HAPCO & DES Conference in Athens, Heraklion presents its bold strategy to become a 365-day City Break destination.

Heraklion Among 13 Municipalities Creating DMMO for Sustainable Tourism Growth

2025-03-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion embraces the DMMO project under Greece’s national tourism strategy.

Heraklion embraces the DMMO project under Greece’s national tourism strategy.

Cancelled Flights in Heraklion due to Strong Winds

2025-03-12 by Kostas Raptis

cancelled flights at Heraklion Airport

Strong winds in Crete caused multiple cancelled flights at Heraklion Airport on Wednesday, creating challenges for passengers.

Heraklion at ITB Berlin 2025: A City Unveils Its Future

2025-03-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Dynamic presence of the Municipality of Heraklion at ITB Berlin 2025

Heraklion’s significant presence at ITB Berlin 2025 opens pathways for sustainable tourism, year-round appeal, and international growth.

First Free Electric Bicycles Hit the Streets of Heraklion

2025-03-06 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion free electric bicycles

Heraklion introduces free electric bicycles to enhance urban mobility, with 66 bikes spread across 8 locations.

Map Routes Tours Uncover Heraklion’s Voltone Gate

2025-03-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Voltone Gate poster

Discover historic churches and the iconic Voltone Gate in Heraklion on 8 March with the Map Routes tours—free guided walks led by experts.

Geórgiou Chliavóra Violin Recital in Heraklion

2025-03-05 by Argophilia Travel News

Geórgiou Chliavóra live in Heraklion

Catch Geórgiou Chliavóra live in Heraklion on March 8 in a stunning violin recital spanning Bach to contemporary Papanas.

Tours to PSKI: Behind the Scenes at the Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion

2025-02-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Tours to PSKI

The Tours to PSKI program offers a guided exploration of the Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion on March 4, 2025.

Kite-Flying Ban Near Heraklion Airport

2025-02-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport bans kite-flying near flight paths

Picture this: a carefree afternoon near the airport, a kite soaring high in the sky, and… chaos in air traffic control. Sounds dramatic? It is. Heraklion Airport has officially drawn a line in the sand—or air, rather—against kite-flying in nearby neighbourhoods like Nea Alikarnassos and Karteros. The reason? Serious risks to flight safety. Those harmless […]

Earthquake Drill at Heraklion University Hospital to Test Emergency Plans

2025-02-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion University Hospital carried out an earthquake drill early on Friday, February 21. This crucial exercise simulated an emergency evacuation scenario in response to a tremor. Staff demonstrated their ability to move patients and anyone affected by the supposed quake to safety. Temporary tents erected on the hospital’s grounds served as makeshift facilities for treating […]

WizzAir Adds New Route from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to Heraklion, Crete

2025-02-20 by Victoria Udrea

Wizz Air

Starting June 17, 2025, WizzAir will offer flights from Cluj-Napoca to Heraklion, Greece, for as low as EUR 24.99.

#followgreen: Heraklion’s Trash-to-Treasure Training Camps

2025-02-20 by Victoria Udrea

#followgreen

Heraklion launches a “followgreen program,” extending recycling efforts to sports venues and schools. Learn about upcoming events for community involvement.

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