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Sitia Bay Resort Project Moves Forward in Crete’s Far East

2019-05-30 by Phil Butler

The massive Sitia Bay Resort development in the far-east of Crete appears to be moving forward at a faster clip after Iktinos takeover.

Samaria Gorge Closure Sparks Outrage from Cretan Mountain Guides

2026-06-16 By Manuel Santos

The Cretan Mountain Guides Association protests the unjustified June 14 closure of Samaria National Park, criticizing remote decision-making by OFYPEKA.

Crete’s Most Tourist-Filled Municipality Discovers Lifeguards Are Rarer Than Mermaids

2026-06-16 By Manuel Santos

After a lengthy struggle to find lifeguards and untangle conflicting regulations, Hersonissos Municipality has finally secured beach coverage for summer 2026, proving that locating lifeguards may be harder than rescuing swimmers.

Lassithi Residents Rally Against Proposed Wind Farms Ahead of Consultation Deadline

2026-06-16 By Phil Butler

Approximately 1,000 residents from Ierapetra, Sitia, and Agios Nikolaos gathered Sunday at the Pachia Ammos junction to protest proposed wind energy developments in the mountains of Lassithi, marking one of the largest anti-wind farm demonstrations the region has seen in recent years. Organized by anti-RES (Renewable Energy Sources) committees from Ierapetra and Sitia, the rally […]