Animal Welfare in Crete
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 […]
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No Cows and Barely Any Donkeys Left on Crete’s Lasithi Plateau
Newsflash from Thursday, 18 December 2025: The Vanishing Herds – No Cows and Barely Any Donkeys Left on Crete’s Lasithi Plateau. The Lasithi Plateau in Crete, once bustling with the
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Poisoned bait in Kato Chorio, Ierapetra
Newsflash from Saturday, 13 December 2025: A dead dog, clearly poisoned, a dead weasel in an advanced state of decomposition, and two plastic bags containing canned dog food and signs
Adoption Sunday at the Municipal Animal Shelter in Heraklion
Newsflash from Friday, 12 December 2025: Next Sunday, 14 December 2025, the third Sunday in Advent, is another action day at the municipal animal shelter in Heraklion! Everyone will have
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Motorcyclist commits hit-and-run after accident involving Australian woman and her dogs in Gournes
Newsflash from Friday, 12 December 2025: A shocking hit-and-run incident occurred the day before yesterday evening in Gournes, Heraklion, leaving a 25-year-old Australian woman injured and one of her two
Three dogs poisoned and two investigations into poisoned bait
Newsflash from Tuesday, December 2025: Double investigation on Friday, December 5, 2025, for Giorgos Horafas and 🐕🦺Nesi in the Municipality of Ierapetra. In the first case, the autopsy was performed
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Bag Full of Poisoned Food Found in Finikia, Heraklion – Two Dogs Poisoned, One Tragically Lost
Newsflash from Tuesday, 2 December 2025: A disturbing incident recently unfolded in Finikia, Heraklion, where a bag filled with poisoned food was discovered, resulting in the poisoning of two dogs—one
Shocking Poisoning Incident in Tylissos: 20 Baits Found and One Dog Dead
Newsflash from Thursday, 13 November 2025: A shocking poisoning case in Tylissos, Heraklion, has left one dog dead and 20 toxic baits discovered. Police are investigating the criminal act. A
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Animals in misery amid garbage near Heraklion Airport
Newsflash from Saturday, 8. November 2025: Animals Found Living in Misery Amid Garbage at the Old Slaughterhouses of Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion. A shocking case of animal neglect has come to
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Poisoned Baits and Dead Animal Found in Rotasi, Heraklion — Second Incident in a Month
Newsflash from Friday, 7. November 2025: A Disturbing Discovery in Rotasi In a deeply troubling incident, a specially trained detection dog uncovered poisoned bait and a dead wild animal in
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Tourists Find Puppies Locked in a Bag in the Mountains Near Anogia
Newsflash from Tuesday, 4 November 2025: Six puppies were found alive but trapped in a tied sack in the mountains near Anogia, Crete. Rescued by tourists, they are now safe
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Four dogs poisoned in Sitia – police investigate
Newsflash from Wednesday, 22 October 2025: Four dogs were poisoned near the Sitia airport in Crete, prompting a police investigation and renewed calls for stronger animal protection measures. A disturbing
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Greek Animal Welfare Act 4830/2021
A English translation of the current Greek Animal Welfare Act with law number 4830/2021. LEGISLATIVE NO. 4830/2021 Further information: Chain dogs legal ? Reporting dog owner. THE PRESIDENT of the
New label for animal-friendly tourist accommodation in Greece
The Institution of the Pet-Friendly Tourist Accommodation Label: Standards and Benefits Explained. Overview of pet-friendly accommodation labelling So, there’s a new certification for pet-friendly tourist accommodations. Officials from Tourism, Finance,
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Outrage in Chania: Dog Shot in the Head and Spine with a Hunting Rifle and Left to Die in the Street
Newsflash from Friday, 10 October 2025: A German Shepherd was found shot in the head and spine in Kerameia, Chania. Animal welfare groups demand justice as police investigate the brutal
Dozens of Poisoned Baits Found Near Agios Kyrillos Wind Farm in Heraklion — Wildlife Teams Sound the Alarm
Newsflash from Wednesday, 8 October 2025: Sixteen poisoned baits were found near the Agios Kyrillos Wind Farm in Heraklion, Crete, triggering a police investigation and renewed warnings from wildlife protection
Poison Detection Dog Uncovers Dozens of Deadly Baits on Katharo Plateau in Crete
Newsflash from Thursday, 2 October 2025. A specially trained detection dog named Nessie has uncovered dozens of poisoned baits scattered across the Katharo plateau near Kritsa, in the Lasithi region
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Severe blow to the population of Cuvier’s beaked whales off Crete
Four Cuvier’s Beaked Whales turned up stranded almost at once on the southern coast of Crete. A fifth whale showed up nearby, looking a bit better, and some locals managed
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What to Do if a Tourist Finds a Dog or Puppy in Greece
What to Do if a Tourist Finds a Dog or Puppy in Greece: A Guide to Fostering, Adoption, and International Transport. What to Do if a Tourist Finds a Dog
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Sea turtles are not pets
Sea turtles play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. A lot of people misunderstand them, though—they’re wild, not pets. Feeding turtles messes with their natural instincts. When humans feed them,