There are fears of a new outbreak of fires near Ierapetra, another fire near Chania, illegal chained pets suffering agonising deaths and fears of a slump in tourism. Overview of […]
Major fire near Ieraperta subsiding read more »
Ancient Cretan horse breeds: Giorgalid or Messara horses. The Giorgalid horses of Crete The horses native to Crete are a bit of a marvel, honestly. They’re a rare breed, famous
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 »
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 »
Effective inspections for animal neglect on Crete. Authorities in Crete have been busy carrying out inspections to tackle animal neglect. Over the past four months, they uncovered a surprising number
Extensive controls on animal neglect in Crete read more »
Investigation into the brutal attack on an endangered species on a busy beach near Chania. The incident near Chania and local reactions A Caretta caretta sea turtle was found killed
Caretta sea turtle killed and dismembered near Chania read more »
Ten dogs cruelly poisoned on Crete and a man drags a dog across the tarmac behind his car. Ten Dogs Poisoned in One Event on Crete In Petrokséfali, a small
Two new shocking incidents of animal cruelty read more »
Vacations with a Dog from the EU or UK in Crete or Greece: A Comprehensive Guide. Vacations with a Dog from the EU or UK in Crete: A Comprehensive Guide
Vacations with a Dog in Crete read more »
Overview of the latest incidents of animal cruelty. Cruelty to animals on Crete A shocking act of brutality against a dog occurred in Arkalochori in the municipality of Minoas Pediada
The monsters on Crete read more »
Greek vegans raise ethical concerns about traditional Easter practices. In Greece, a group of vegans gathered at Syntagma Square to raise awareness about the mass slaughter of lambs and goats
Protests against the slaughter of lambs at Easter read more »
Evaluation of visitors’ views on the welfare of pets in Greece. Tourists heading to Greece often come across stray dogs and cats wandering through the streets. Some of these animals
Targeted police action to enforce animal welfare legislation on Crete. Recently, a series of targeted policing actions were carried out across all four regional units of the island, resulting in
First operations of the animal police on Crete led to considerable fines read more »
Finally, the first animal police and the fight of the volunteer animal rights activists on Crete. New police unit takes action against animal abuse on Crete The first Animal Police
Animal police on Crete read more »
Four animal shelters already in operation near Ierapetra. The strays of Ierapetra Recently, in a rural area of Ierapetra, a individual was apprehended by municipal police for violating animal welfare
Improved situation for the dogs of Ierapetra read more »
The usual shootings from the weekend, dogs tortured and thrown half-dead into rubbish bins and as soon as the weather improves, migrant boats appear on the horizon again. Another shooting
Crete Headlines from 10 March 2025: Shooting, blatant cruelty to animal and new migrants read more »
Santorini reservations drop by 23%, donkeys are used for reconstruction and the Greek Ministry of Tourism assures that Santorini will be open to visitors this summer as in previous years.
Santorini bookings fall by 23% read more »
Current insights and analysis of the earthquakes near Santorini. Earthquake of 5.2 Richter near Santorini Yesterday evening, a significant seismic event occurred, registering a magnitude of 5.2. Despite concerns, experts,
Earthquake near Santorini now in the range of 5.2 on the Richter scale read more »
Reporting a dog owner. Measures against the owners of chain dogs in Crete, their warning and reporting to the police with the criminal consequences. Reporting a dog owner To Part
Report dog owners on Crete read more »
Is the keeping of chain dogs legal in Greece ? Information about the ‘barrel dogs’, the legal situation, measures against the owners, warning, reporting to the police and penalties. Chaindogs
Chain dogs legal on Crete? read more »
Animal Welfare in Crete: Challenges and Improvements. Animal welfare in Crete is an important issue that has gained attention in recent years. The Greek island is home to many stray
Animal Welfare in Crete read more »
