Newsflash from Sunday, 8 February 2026: Residents across the prefecture of Chania were jolted awake shortly after midnight as a significant earthquake struck off the coast of Crete. The seismic […]
Midnight Wake-Up Call: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Chania, Crete read more »
Newsflash from Saturday, 7 February 2026: Greek property owners have a limited window to secure a significant discount on their annual property tax (ENFIA). The myAADE platform is officially open for
Save Up to 20% on Your ENFIA: Online Applications Now Open via myAADE read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 5 February 2026: Get your costumes ready and your festive spirit high! The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos has officially unveiled a vibrant, multi-day program for the 2026
Unmask the Magic: Agios Nikolaos Carnival 2026 Kicks Off February 12th! read more »
Newsflash from Wednesday, 4 February 2026: If you are planning to travel by ferry this Friday, February 6, 2026, you may need to adjust your plans. A 24-hour Pan-Piraeus strike has
Newsflash from Tuesday, 3 February 2026: If you are planning to travel between Heraklion and the eastern side of Crete over the next two weeks, take note: your commute might
Newsflash from Monday, 2 February 2026: Traveling between Crete’s two largest cities just got a bit more organized for the winter season. KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi S.A., in collaboration with KTEL Chania-Rethymno
Heraklion to Chania in Record Time: New Winter Express Bus Timetable Announced read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 2 February 2026: A quiet village in the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia (Heraklion) has been left shaken following a violent shooting incident targeting the property of a local
Newsflash from Sunday, 1 February 2026: The remote Greek island of Gavdos has officially been placed under a state of emergency following a period of intense isolation that has left residents
Gavdos Island Declares State of Emergency After Weeks of Isolation and Severe Weather read more »
Newsflash from Friday, 30 January 2026: The vibrant spirit of the Rethymno Carnival is officially here, but Mother Nature has prompted a few quick changes to the opening weekend festivities.
Rethymno Carnival 2026: Important Program Updates and New Opening Ceremony Details read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 29 January 2026: The countdown is on! The lively town of Sitia in Crete is preparing to explode with colour, music and festive energy when the Sitia
Sitia Carnival 2026 Kicks Off on January 31: Music, Parades & Non‑Stop Celebration! read more »
Newsflash from Wednesday, 28 January 2026: Registrations are now open for the ORCHARD TOUR 2026, a much-loved sporting event that combines fitness, community spirit, and the natural beauty of Crete.
Run Through Nature: The “ORCHARD TOUR 2026” Returns on Sunday, March 15 read more »
Newsflash from Tuesday, 27 January 2026: Ryanair is entering the new financial year with renewed confidence, upgrading its outlook for both passenger numbers and airfares. Europe’s largest low-cost airline says
Ryanair Expects More Passengers—and Higher Ticket Prices—This Year read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 26 January 2026: A new era of ultra all-inclusive hospitality is arriving in Crete this spring, as Aulūs Chania, Curio Collection by Hilton prepares to welcome its
Aulūs Chania, Curio Collection by Hilton, to Open in Stavros This April read more »
Newsflash from Sunday, 25 January 2026: The construction of the Selinari Tunnel, a critical part of Crete’s Northern Road Axis (BOAK), is proving far more complex than originally planned. Beneath
Newsflash from Saturday, 24 January 2026: Planning your trips for 2026 just got more rewarding. Minoan Lines has launched its Early Offer 2026, giving travelers an extra 20% discount on
Travel Smarter in 2026: Enjoy 20% Early Booking Discount with Minoan Lines read more »
Newsflash from Friday, 23 January 2026: Luxury Meets Untouched Beauty: A New 5-Star Hotel Is Coming to Picturesque Sougia, Crete Sougia, one of Crete’s most unspoiled seaside villages, is preparing
New 5-star hotel coming to unspoilt Sougia read more »
Newsflash from Friday, 23 January 2026: Wine, literature, and Cretan soul come together for a truly unique experience on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Myrtia,
Newsflash from Thursday, 22 January 2026: A dramatic incident in the heart of Heraklion has taken a new turn, as a 19-year-old German national has been arrested days after surviving
Newsflash from Wednesday, 21 January 2026: Crete and the wider Greek cultural world are in mourning following the passing of Giannis Xylouris, affectionately known as “Psarogiannis,” one of the most
Crete Mourns: Legendary Cretan Musician Giannis Xylouris Passes Away at 83 read more »
Newsflash from Wednesday, 21 January 2026: A government initiative aimed at curbing illegal gun ownership in Crete is struggling to gain momentum, as only one illegal firearm has been voluntarily
Crete’s Voluntary Disarmament Drive Falters: Only One Illegal Firearm Surrendered So Far read more »
