Authorities close forests, gorges and trails across Crete under ‘Red Code’ wildfire alert
Greek authorities have closed forests, gorges and hiking trails across Crete under a "Red Code" wildfire alert, Neakriti…
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Region of Crete approves €5.7 million plan for two new urban beaches at Heraklion’s Dermatas Bay
Crete's regional governor has signed off on a €5.7 million EU-funded project to build two urban beaches and…
K-pop tribute show ‘K-Pop Fever’ plays Heraklion on September 9
K-Pop Fever, a London-based K-pop tribute show, performs at Theatro Technopolis in Heraklion on September 9 as part…
Crete leads Greece’s regions in international air arrivals for first seven months of 2026, INSETE data show
Crete recorded about 3.2 million international air arrivals in January–July 2026, a 7.2% rise, leading all Greek regions,…
Agios Nikolaos launches new “Green Mission” recycling campaign with tablet as prize
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos has launched a new "Green Mission" recycling awareness campaign, offering a tablet as…
New Heraklion airport at Kastelli begins electrification works after ministry approval
TERNA starts electrification works for Crete's new Kastelli airport after Greece's infrastructure ministry approved the state-funded project.
Greece designates wildfire-hit areas in Rethymno, activates state housing aid
A joint ministerial decision delineates areas hit by July-August 2026 wildfires, including Rethymno's Agios Vasileiou, and activates state…
Crete rated very high wildfire risk on Thursday as authorities boost patrols
Greece's Civil Protection places Crete at category 4, very high wildfire risk, for Thursday, alongside Attica, Evia and…
Meteorologist forecasts 39°C highs in Crete before meltemi winds strengthen, plays down dust concerns
Crete saw highs of 39°C on Wednesday, with meteorologist Michalis Karakatsanis forecasting stronger meltemi winds from Thursday and…
Hidden Vathi beach in southern Crete resembles a natural lagoon, locals say
Vathi, a remote beach near Cape Lithino in southern Crete, is shaped like a natural lagoon and reachable…
Crete plans mythology-themed tourism campaign after Danish feature on Greek gods
The Region of Crete says it will build mythology-themed tourism promotion around Knossos, Zakros, Eleftherna and Aptera after…
Chania hosts free Mikis Theodorakis tribute concert at Archaeological Museum on August 31
A free concert honoring composer Mikis Theodorakis takes place at Chania's Archaeological Museum on Monday, August 31, at…
Lofoupoli hosts Heraklion Hills 2026 sports and music festival on August 29-30
Lofoupoli will host the Heraklion Hills 2026 festival on August 29-30, combining running and cycling races with music…
Knossos archaeological site closes for five hours amid high temperatures
The archaeological site of Knossos closed to visitors from 12:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday, August 26, due to…
Samaria Gorge in Chania welcomes over 64,000 visitors in first 100 days of 2026 season
Chania's Samaria Gorge has hosted over 64,000 visitors in the first 100 days of its 2026 season, open…
Saharan dust cloud set to peak over Crete on Wednesday, forecasters say
A Saharan dust episode affecting Greece is forecast to peak on Wednesday, August 26, before gradually easing from…
Crete forecast: temperatures reach 38°C on Wednesday, mainly in the south
Temperatures in Crete are forecast to reach up to 38°C on Wednesday, mainly in southern areas, with clear…
Knossos Park hosts free full moon concert on Thursday, August 27
Knossos Park near Heraklion will host the free concert "Songs at the Full Moon" on Thursday, August 27,…
Foreign couples pick Elounda and Agios Nikolaos as Crete’s top wedding destinations, industry says
Tourism officials say couples from the UK, US and other countries increasingly choose Elounda and Agios Nikolaos for…
Wildfire breaks out in Crete’s Messara region, prompting 112 alert
A large wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon between Vourvoulitis and Agioi Deka in Messara, prompting a 112 alert…
VOAK closes Agios Nikolaos–Neapoli section for two days over bridge safety works
The VOAK highway will close between Agios Nikolaos and Neapoli for two days this week so crews can…
Chania’s 12th Mikis Theodorakis Festival unveils program for August 31–September 3
Organizers have announced the full program for Chania's 12th Mikis Theodorakis Festival, running August 31 to September 3,…
Crete rated high wildfire risk for Tuesday, August 25, civil protection says
Crete faces category 3 wildfire risk across all four regional units on Tuesday, August 25, the General Secretariat…
Cave near Chora Sfakion said to have served as a mint during 1770 revolt, historians note uncertainty
A sea-accessible cave west of Chora Sfakion is said by the Municipality of Sfakia to have served as…
French tourist, 41, dies after Balos–Falasarna hike amid Crete heatwave
A 41-year-old French woman died from suspected heatstroke after hiking the Balos–Falasarna trail in Chania, one of three…
Vikelaia Library digitizes Spanakis’s register of Crete’s cities and villages
The Vikelaia Municipal Library of Heraklion has published online the digitized two-volume work by Cretologist Stergios Spanakis on…