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Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery…

Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term…

Mykonos Turns Again to Desalination as Water Demand Surges Ahead of Tourist Season

Mykonos expands desalination capacity with a new unit in Ano Mera, aiming to stabilize water supply ahead of peak tourism.

Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.

The Sorcova Ritual in Romania

Sorcova is a Romanian New Year custom where children bless adults with decorated basil sticks, mixing humor, folklore, and childhood…

Crete Stunned After Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Near Ierapetra

Ierapetra faced an unprecedented tragedy as 17 young migrants were recovered from a half-sunken vessel south of Crete.

Greece Recorded 2,820 Dog-Bite Cases in 2023 — But the Numbers Tell Only Half the Story

Greece recorded 2,820 dog-bite incidents in 2023, with most cases involving avoidable mistakes. Argophilia explains why prevention begins with humans,…

Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the…

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK.…