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Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club

2022-07-26 by Phil Butler

Khaled Al-Afrangi

The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a template for alt-tourism?

Tags: alternative tourism, Crete events, Crete sports, Equestrian, Equine Assisted Therapy, FEI World Equestrian Games, horseback riding, Karteros Beach Sports Center, Karteros Beach Sports Complex, Lefteris Avgenakis, Marianna Grammatikaki, Michalis Kalarakis a, Palestine Equestrian Club, Paralympics, Qalandiya, Stavros Arnautaki, Vassilis Kikilias

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

2022-07-18 by Phil Butler

Lefteris Avgenakis

“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

Tags: beach sports, crete, Crete sports, Dimitra-Eleni Pantechaki, Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, George Kapellakis, Heraklion, Karteros Beach, Karteros Beach Sports Center, Karteros Beach Sports Complex, Michalis Kalarakis, ministry of sport, National Sports Center of Heraklion, Olympic Day, Paralympics, Spyros Kapralos

Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

2022-07-14 by Phil Butler

Greece's Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

Tags: alternative tourism, Crete tourism, farm to table, gastronomy, Greece 2022, Heraklion, Heraklion Mayor, IHF Beach Handball, Karteros Beach, Karteros Beach Sports Complex, Mayor Vassilis Labrinos, Organic farming, Panagiotis Magganas, Peskesi, tourism 2022, Tourism Ministry, Vassilis Kikilias

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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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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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Heraklion Parking Drama Begins Again, Right on Schedule

2026-03-13 By Manuel Santos

Loss of parking near Heraklion’s Venetian Walls triggers protests from businesses, reviving the long debate over cars, access, and how a modern city should function.

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