Rising flight arrivals, but up to a 40% decline in retail and restaurant sales, only 50% hotel occupancy, and the dispute with Airbnb. Crete still pulls in big crowds, especially […]
Tourists come to Crete, but revenues and hotel occupancy rates are low read more »
The latest earthquakes from magnitude 4.0 Richter on near or on Crete. 20 June 2025, 4:53 p.m. local time: Moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 near Palaiochora Magnitude: 4.5 Depth: 32 km
Moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 near Palaiochora read more »
When the weather is nice, large boats carrying hundreds of migrants arrive in Crete, while the Greek government appears to have no plan and local mayors are unwilling to take
Hundreds of migrants arrive in Crete every day read more »
Ratings of the 6 largest municipalities in Crete. Local Government Ratings The recent evaluation of public administration services in Greece reveals pretty big concerns about road networks, especially in island
Results of the citizen evaluation of local government in Greece read more »
So far, there have been no cancellations in Crete, but there is concern about a possible decline in last-minute bookings, while the Greek Prime Minister remains calm. Amid escalating tensions
The Middle East conflict has not yet had any impact on tourism in Crete read more »
Deployment of Patriot systems to protect the US base at Souda from missile attacks from Iran. The transfer of Patriot missile systems to Souda Bay is a pretty big deal
Preparations to protect the US base in Souda read more »
Legionnaires’ disease in Crete: tourist intubated in intensive care. The Positivity Rate of Water Samples for Legionella Bacteria in Crete Reaches 50%, Causing Legionnaires’ Disease Water testing in Crete has
Alarming increase in Legionella bacteria in water samples from hotels in Crete read more »
Following partial renovation, the Natural History Museum of Crete has reopened! Overview The Natural History Museum of Crete, which is part of the University of Crete, just wrapped up the
Natural History Museum of Crete reopens read more »
Tourists rescued at Ammoudara and Agios Nikolaos, increase in jellyfish sting incidents and new measures to protect swimmers on the beaches of Heraklion prefecture. German tourist rescued by rescue swimmer
More tourists rescued by lifeguards read more »
Rescues of tourists from gorges and trails are now part of everyday life, especially in summer months. More casualties during hikes than in traffic accidents in Crete The Crete Fire
Over 100 rescue operations for tourists in Crete every year read more »
New Enforcement Measures Introduced for Uninsured and Untested Vehicles. Uninsured vehicles or vehicles without MOT The countdown to the general inspection of uninsured or technically uncertified vehicles has begun. Starting
Hunting down uninsured and unregistered vehicles read more »
Yesterday, on Sunday, 15 June 2025, we explored the water level of the Aposelemi Dam and the impressive Roza Gorge near the Lassithi Plateau. Aposelemie Dam: Roza Gorge (Hersonissos) The
Roza Gorge near the Lassithi Plateau read more »
The impact on global fuel prices. Rising tensions in the Middle East have sent global oil prices climbing. It’s not just numbers on a screen—this trickles down to crude oil
Rise in petrol prices in Crete due to the crisis in the Middle East read more »
More peaceful stray dogs cruelly poisoned in the municipality of Malevizi near Heraklion on Crete. In Agioi Theodoroi in the municipality of Malevizi near Heraklion, Crete, there was yet another
Murderous poison attack on peaceful strays near Heraklion read more »
Regulations for beaches in Crete, the cheapest beach is in Chania, and in Attica, up to 320 euros are now charged for sun loungers and dress codes. Beaches: Legal Rules
Beaches in Crete: Important regulations and what you need to know read more »
A devastating 24 hours on Crete, as four people lost their lives on the beaches of Crete. Four people lost their lives on the beaches of Crete in just one
Four drownings within 24 hours on Crete read more »
Major fire in Katy Krya near Sitia and very high fire risk in Heraklion and Lassithi for tomorrow, Sunday 15 June. A large fire broke out at Kato Krya near
Major fire near Sitia and high fire risk tomorrow read more »
Flights between Crete and Israel suspended, impact of the crisis on Greek tourism and the Israeli Prime Minister’s plane in Athens. Flights between Crete and Israel suspended Flights between Heraklion,
Israelis stranded on Crete due to crisis in the Middle East read more »
The Greek agricultural sector’s been rocked by a major subsidy scandal involving illegal payments and false claims. This case has exposed a tangled network that operated for years, pulling in
Revelation of the latest scandal surrounding subsidies and its repercussions read more »
Complaints about the management of the municipal animal shelter in Heraklion. Another dog dies at Heraklion municipal animal shelter Volunteers call for urgent investigation into animal welfare standards – New
Update: Another dog dies at Heraklion municipal animal shelter read more »
