New Campervan Regulations and Their Implications for Tourism
Strict ban on unauthorized campervan stays, especially coasts/forests/sites, enforced with €300 fines and vehicle removal by authorities.
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Operation Landmark: The Abduction of General Heinrich Kreipe, Crete 1944
A joint British SOE and Cretan Resistance operation abducted German General Kreipe in 1944, leading to a mountain evasion and brutal reprisals.
Major Antiquity Smuggling Ring Dismantled in Crete; Public Official Among Six Arrested
Six arrested in Crete, including a public official, for trafficking antiquities valued over €3M. Seizures included artifacts, weapons & narcotics.
The Revised Ticketing Policy for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece (Effective April 2025)
Effective April 2025, a new 5-tier pricing system applies to ~350 sites based on visitor numbers. Winter discounts & multi-site passes ended.
Asterousia mountains
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in southern Heraklion featuring rugged gorges, Minoan ruins, historic monasteries, and rare birds of prey.
