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How Chili Peppers From Turkey Found a Home in Crete

Imported from Turkey centuries ago, chili peppers became an unlikely staple in Crete’s kitchens — adding subtle fire to meze…

Pears, the Golden Fruit of Quiet Summers

Explore Greece’s beloved pears: their varieties, health benefits, and how they transform both sweet and savory dishes.

Why Greek Pistachios Taste Like Sunlight

Greece’s world-famous pistachios from Aegina — their heritage, flavor, health benefits, and how they elevate sweet and savory dishes.

Aposelemis Wetland Event Unites Science, Education, and Culture in Crete

The Municipality of Hersonissos invites visitors to a two-day event, “Aposelemis Wetland – A Liquid Treasure of Life,” exploring Crete’s…

October Flights to Greece Rise 5.3%

Airdata Tracker by INSETE shows a 5.3% increase in international flight seats to Greece in October 2025, signaling a longer…

Crete Mayors and MPs Clash with Athens Over Radar Installation on Papoura Hill

After a ministerial decision approved radar works on Papoura Hill, Crete’s mayors and MPs accused the government of betraying agreements…

Emergency Funding for Sfakia to Tackle Rising Migrant Arrivals

Greece’s Migration Ministry approved €150,000 in emergency aid to help the Municipality of Sfakia, Crete, manage rising migratory flows through…

Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great…

Greece Pushes Back on EU’s Tobacco Tax Hike at ECOFIN

At the ECOFIN Council, Greece’s Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis urged moderation on the EU’s proposed tobacco tax hikes.

Papoura Hill Under EU Parliament Scrutiny

Papadakis submitted two clear questions to the European Commission: How does the Commission respond to demands for the immediate cancellation…