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Plaka Bridge Restoration Project Receives European Award

2021-05-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Plaka Bridge

The reconstruction of the Plaka Bridge, washed away by a flash flood in 2015, is awarded a European Heritage Awards/ Europa Nostra Award.

Tags: culture, Europa Nostra Award, European Heritage Award, Greece attractions, Greece destinations, Greece history, Greece monuments, Lina Mendoni, Plaka Bridge, Plaka Bridge Epirus

Lassithi Plateau in Athens Cultural Preservation Focus

2018-02-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lassithi windmills

In a recent Athens meet-up decision makers discussed the further promotion, maintenance, and protection of the great cultural heritage of Crete’s Lassithi Plateau. The focus of the meeting was on Dictaean Cave, as well as other prominent Lassithi cultural sites, and a coming visit by the Minister of Culture of Greece to Crete.  

Tags: Culture Minister, Dictaean Cave, Dikteon Andron, Giannis Stefanakis, Greece culture, Greece monuments, Greece travel, Karfi, Kera Monastery, Lassithi Plateau, Lydia Koniordou

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Featured Stories

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias at PASOK-KINAL forum

Hersonissos Warns New Tourism Planning Rules Could Hurt Crete’s Future

Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Await Recovery INZEB study

Five Years On, Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Still Await Recovery

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Manolis Mylonakis Saves Another Life at Balos

Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old Boy from Drowning at Balos Lagoon

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We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Kolymbari Beach

Kolymbari Beach Littered with Plastic

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

Active Citizens of Platanias condemn municipal indifference as Kolymbari Beach in Crete is left littered with plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear.

Minoa Pediada Circle of Culture Festival Papoura Hill

Minoa Pediada’s Circle of Culture Festival Returns with Focus on Papoura Hill and Byzantine Crete

2026-07-27 By Arthur Butler

The Circle of Culture Festival features archaeological tours, live music, local food, and events celebrating Crete’s cultural heritage.

Tsoutsouras Sea Access

Tsoutsouras Beach Unveils State-of-the-Art Accessible Ramp for Swimmers with Disabilities

2026-07-27 By Manuel Santos

Minoa Pediadas Mayor Vasilis Kegkeroglou, accompanied by Deputy Mayors Manolis Zampoulakis and Giannis Symianakis alongside municipal technical officers, completed an inspection of a newly operational beach accessibility ramp in the coastal town of Tsoutsouras. Located on the eastern stretch of Tsoutsouras beach in the Pourgonero district, the new infrastructure allows individuals with mobility challenges and […]

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Crete’s Tourist Bus Operators Seek Permanent Fuel Relief as Costs Continue to Climb

2026-07-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Tourist bus operators in Crete are urging Greece’s government to introduce permanent fuel tax relief, warning that rising diesel costs threaten the sustainability of tourism transport services.

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Chania Agora Merchants Facing 24 Month Legal Battle Over Increased Rents

2026-07-27 By Kostas Raptis

Shopkeepers at Chania’s historic Municipal Market are reportedly considering legal action over newly announced rents.

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