Newsflash from Wednesday, 8 April 2026: Experience the Magic: Why Agios Nikolaos is Crete’s Top Destination for Orthodox Easter 2026 As the heart of spring beats across Crete, the town […]
The first waves of tourists have arrived for Orthodox Easter read more »
Newsflash from Friday, 3 April 2026: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the local animal welfare community, the Zero Stray Pawject has officially announced its departure from Ierapetra. The
Newsflash from Wednesday, 1 April 2026: Sky-High Drama: African Dust Chokes Heraklion Airport, Grounding Flights and Diverting Travelers Travelers at Heraklion’s “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport are facing a chaotic afternoon as
Collapse of air traffic and a massive tornado in Ierapetra read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 30 March 2026: The Controversy Behind One Man’s Animal Rescue Mission In the picturesque town of Ierapetra on Crete, a fierce debate has erupted between Takis Proestakis,
Takis Shelter vs. Ierapetra Municipality: A Clash Over Stray Animal Care on Crete read more »
Newsflash from Friday, 27 March 2026: Ierapetra was once a beacon of hope for animal welfare in Greece. Known for its proactive approach and cooperation with local rescuers, the municipality
Kurznachricht vom Montag, 23. Februar 2026: In mid-February 2026, residents across Greece witnessed a startling sight: coastal roads and major ports submerged under seawater. As images of flooded harbors circulated,
Rising Tides in Greece: Why the Sea Flooded the Shores This February read more »
Newsflash from Friday, 13 February 2026: A Clash Between Municipal Politics and Animal Welfare in Crete A heated radio debate in Ierapetra has exposed a troubling reality: a municipal official’s
Newsflash from Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Safety Concerns Mount as Rockfalls Destroy Key Coastal Route in South Crete Travelers and residents in South Crete are advised that the popular coastal
Travel Alert: Myrtos-Tertsa Coastal Road Closed Indefinitely Following Massive Landslide read more »
Newsflash from Wednesday, 11 February 2026: A Tragic Discovery Reveals Deliberate Poisoning in Forest Area—Community Outraged A heartbreaking incident unfolded in the rural outskirts of Ierapetra when a detection dog
Dog Poisoning in Ierapetra: Toxic Substance Found in Ampelolakkoi read more »
Newsflash from Saturday, 7 February 2026: Residents and visitors in Eastern Crete experienced an unsettling Friday evening as three earthquakes struck the sea area south of the Lasithi prefecture in
Triple Seismic Shake: Three Earthquakes Rattle Ierapetra and Eastern Crete in Minutes read more »
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 Tuesday, 3 February 2026: Coastal Crisis in Crete: Gouves Shoreline Crumbles as Tourist Season Approaches Images of destruction have emerged from the coastal front of Gouves, Crete, following
Destruction of coastal areas on Crete caused by strong winds and the sea read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 2 February 2026: In a chilling reminder that the climate crisis has effectively erased the traditional boundaries of the seasons, a forest fire broke out in the
Newsflash from Saturday, 3 January 2026: The weekly open-air markets across the Lasithi Prefecture in eastern Crete will continue to operate as normal, ensuring residents and visitors have uninterrupted access
Weekly Markets Across Lasithi to Operate as Normal Despite Strike Announcements read more »
The head of the Ierapetra municipal police, Giannis Gaitanakis, in an interview with Radio Lasithi. Traffic laws become part of the daily duties of the municipal police The municipal police
The municipal police of Ierapetra during the holidays read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 22 December 2025: The festive spirit in Ierapetra was preserved this weekend thanks to the swift intervention of the Municipal Police, who stepped in to stop vandalism
Quick Action Saves the Season: Ierapetra Municipal Police Protect Christmas Decorations read more »
