The Region of Crete announces a partnership with Greece’s Ministry of Culture and the Heraklion to restore part of the city’s Venetian Walls.
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At Least One Dead in Biblical Flooding at Agia Pelagia on Crete [Updates]
Torrential rain on Crete this weekend has caused millions in damage and cost the lives of at least one person.
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Closed Due to Storms
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has closed until at least 3 PM because of horrendous weather and flooding due to sweeping rainstorms over Crete.
Sept. 28 in Crete: Giorgos Dalaras & Yiannis Kotsiras Give Free Concert
September 28th to Heraklion’s Pankritio Stadium, Giorgos Dalaras and Yiannis Kotsiras will give a concert organized by the Region of Crete.
Coming Up Tomorrow in Avdou – The 8th Festival of Cretan Cuisine
The 8th annual Festival Cretan Cuisine comes to Avdou Village Sunday, August 7th. Visitors will get a taste for what makes Crete so special.
Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach
“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.
Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far
Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.
Modern Ceramics Exhibition at Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Yesterday, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion opened a fabulous Periodic Exhibition of Modern Ceramics by the Ichni Ceramics Team. This 7th iteration of contemporary works in ceramic by 25 ceramicists was co-organized with the Ichni Ceramics Group, The exhibition, which has free admission, is in the Polytechnic Hall of Apps and will run until August […]
2022 IHF Beach Handball Championship Quests Continue on Crete
The climb to the winner’s circle of the 2022 IHF Beach Handball Championships continues. Day 4 promises to be the most exciting yet.
Croatia Men and Spain Women Snatch Youth Beach Handball World Titles
Yesterday at Karteros, Crete, Croatia and Spain won our over tough teams from Brazil and Netherlands to become the 2022 World Champions.
IHF Beach Handball Championships Continue at Karteros in Heraklion
Today, the knockout round in the Youth division features the quarter-finals and the semi-finals leading to tomorrow’s championship match.
Crete’s 2022 Summer: Already Burning With Fun
Crete is already buzzing with travelers intent on experiencing a summer to remember. Here are a few of them at “bucket list” Crete places.
Greece Reports 33,716 COVID Cases, 70 Dead, and 639 Intubated
Health authorities have announced 33,716 new cases of the coronavirus for the 24-hour period ending at 3pm Thursday.
The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor
Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.
Greek Officials Enact Further COVID Restrictions on Crete Island
Greek authorities have ordered lockdown-style COVID restrictions for the Crete town of Rethymno, extending measures in Chania and Heraklion.