Crete officials

Crete Could Be the World’s Richest Tourism Eden – Here’s Why It’s Not

2022-08-12 by Phil Butler

Globick says destinations are leaving revenue “on the table” for not cross-seeling experiences. Crete is another prime example.

Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation

2022-07-21 by Phil Butler

In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region.

Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis Meets Hotel Employee Association

2020-08-26 by Phil Butler

Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis meets with Nikos Kokolakis and other hotel workers association stakeholders to discuss aid to the trouble industry.

Meeting of MP Nikos Egoumenidou and Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Labrino

2019-06-05 by Phil Butler

The officials met to discuss the future progress of an already approved €17.7 million euro project to revamp Heraklion’s water system.

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

2026-09-04 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.