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With Sea Level On the Rise Greece Envisions a Thousand Cruise Ships

2021-11-07 by Phil Butler

Piraeus Port Authority-PPA/OLP-COSCO Shipping

What will it take for Greece’s decision makers to stop paying lip service to sustainable tourism for the future?

Tags: Cosco, cruise news, cruise pollution, GNTO, greece cruises, Jet2, overtourism, Piraeus Port Authority, Pireaus Port, PPA, Santorini overtourism, sustainable tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, WTM, Yu Zenggang

“Jewel Of The Seas” and TUI’s “Mein Schiff 5” Tie Up At Souda Bay

2021-10-21 by Phil Butler

Jewel Of The Seas

This morning about 2,300 cruise tourists from “Jewel of the Seas” and “Mein Schiff 5” flooded ashore at Souda Bay in Chania.

Tags: Chania tourism, Crete tourism, Cruise line tourists, cruise news, Cruise passengers, cruise pollution, Jewel Of The Seas, Mein Schiff 5, tourism economy, Tourism Spend, tourists, TUI

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In the Valley Where Wine Remembers the Earth

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Reopening of Chania Market Now Closer Than It Was Last Year

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Stories of Interest

Cyprus Public Transport

Cyprus Leads EU in Not Using Public Transport

2026-03-14 By Ion Bogdan V.

Eurostat data shows Cyprus has the highest percentage of citizens who never use public transport, highlighting the island’s strong dependence on cars

Crete–Attica Interconnection

Crete Attica Power Link Promises Savings but Timeline Still Key

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

The Crete–Attica interconnection will cut costs and emissions, but questions remain about timing and the long-term impact on energy security.

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Small Morning Earthquake South of Sougia

2026-03-14 By Argophilia Travel News

A mild 3.6 earthquake was recorded south of Sougia in Crete on March 14. No damage reported.

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Concern Over Possible Pollution at Pachia Ammos Beach in Stavros

2026-03-14 By Kostas Raptis

The environmental group in Stavros requests an urgent investigation after suspected pollution from construction waste at Pachia Ammos beach.

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More Questions Than Answers About Parking Near the Venetian Walls in Heraklion

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

PASOK MP Fragkiskos Parasyris attacks the Ministry of Culture over parking bans near the Venetian Walls of Heraklion, warning of chaos for residents and visitors.

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