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Samaria Gorge Closed as Storms Loom Over Crete

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Tuesday due to storm warnings from the Hellenic Meteorological Service.

Americans Are Trading Luxury for Meaning

The October 2025 “State of the American Traveler” report reveals U.S. tourists shifting from luxury to authentic, wellness-focused, and event-based…

Greek Study Finds Pools Innocent in Water Crisis

A new study proves Greek swimming pools are not draining the nation dry — it’s the old pipes, the leaks,…

Crete’s Quiet Undoing: An Island’s Battle with Climactic Change

At dawn in Crete, the island still breathes. When the sun climbs the ridges to the East in Lassithi Prefecture,…

Ancient Fish Fossil Unearthed in Samaria Gorge

Professor Elias Louloudis discovered a rare fish fossil near the “Gates” of Samaria Gorge, revealing traces of an ancient sea…

Greece’s Golden Visa Debate

Once hailed as a savior of the real estate market, Greece’s Golden Visa program is now at the heart of…

Collecting Rainwater — Cretan Style

In Crete, rain is never taken for granted. When it falls, the island listens — and saves every drop.

German Teen Saved After Near-Drowning in Kokkini Hani

A 14-year-old German boy who nearly drowned at Kokkini Hani beach in Heraklion is now recovering at PAGNI’s Pediatric Surgery…

What to Do With Old Towels

Old towels never go to waste in Crete. From cleaning cloths and pet beds to beauty scrubs and lavender sachets,…

TUI’s Sebastian Ebel Highlights Crete’s Role in Sustainable Tourism and Peace

TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel visited Rethymno for the SOCCA football events, praising Crete’s quality, calling for season extension and sustainable…