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Venetian Walls

Heraklion’s Coastal Venetian Walls Get Much-Needed Attention

2022-11-23 by Argophilia Travel News

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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. 

Tags: Crete 2014-2020, Crete landmarks, Greece, Heraklion, Heraklion city, Heraklion landmarks, historic restoration, Koules Fortress, Lina Mendoni, Minas Papadakis, Stavros Arnautakis, Vassilis Lambrinos, Venetian Walls

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 26, 2020

2020-07-27 by Phil Butler

Falasarna Beach Sunset

Happenenings on the island of Crete for the weekending July 26, 2020. Stories of the Cretan people and their leisure activities in paradise.

Tags: Ariadne Sailing Trips, Blue Water Club, Cretans, Crete attractions, Crete excursions, Crete Island, Crete people, Crete sailing, Crete tours, Crete trips, Crete Urban Adventures, Crete weekend, Giorgos Kissanakis, Grecian Lux, Grecianlux, Heraklion, Heraklion people, Heraklion walks, luxury Crete, Manolis Deligiannakis, Maria Papadaki, Michalis Deligiannakis, paragliding, Paragliding Crete Power FLY, Rebecca Shevaki, Rebecca Skevaki, Rethymno marina, Venetian Walls

Puppet Theater of Crete Presents New Production August 7th & 8th

2019-08-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Puppet Theater of Crete

Coming up August 7th and 8th at the Bethlehem Gate in Heraklion, the Puppet Theater of Crete will debut a new summer production featuring a legendary start starting at 21:00.

Tags: Bethlehem Gate, Crete shows, Heraklion, Kouklo Theater, puppet show, Puppet Theater of Crete, Venetian Walls

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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.

Heraklion Parking

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.

Crete Heraklion Parking Panic

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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