Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.

Amari Begins Replanting Olive Groves After August 2024 Wildfires
Amari distributes 6,500 olive saplings to fire-affected farmers, supporting recovery, local livelihoods, and Crete’s iconic landscapes.
Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026
Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal.
Christmas Dinner in Greece Gets Up to 20% More Expensive in 2025
Rising meat and dessert prices push the cost of Greece’s Christmas table up to 20% in 2025, affecting households, restaurants, and holiday travelers.
Greek Airports Break Records Again
Passenger traffic rose 9.5% and flights 9.3% across 39 airports, with strong gains at state-run airports and Heraklion.
Bleisure Travel and Remote Work in Vilnius During Winter 2025-2026
Vilnius, European Christmas Capital 2025, offers remote workers fast connectivity, coworking spaces, and winter culture ideal for bleisure travel.
Winter Solstice in Crete and the Memory of the Sun
Winter Solstice in Crete marks the shortest day of the year, a quiet pause when light turns back, and the island remembers the sun.
Winter Sun in Crete Is Not Your Friend
Winter sun in Crete misleads visitors into unsafe choices. Rapid weather changes, cold, wind, and terrain make the season dangerous beyond cities.
Crete Strengthens Its Tourism Footprint in Austria
Crete reinforced its tourism presence in Austria through targeted B2B meetings in Vienna, focusing on culture, gastronomy, and sustainable travel experiences.
Malaka: Why One Greek Word Explains Everything
A new Kindle book explores what “malaka” really means, how Greeks use it, and why this one word explains daily life, noise, humor, and survival in Greece.
Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down
Farmers attempt to reach the Rio–Antirrio Bridge while clearing the Volos port blockade, demanding answers on delayed aid payments.
Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours
Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.
Where Turtle Season Meets Zambezi Calving Season in Southern Africa
When Southern Africa Becomes Summer’s Secret Stage While the northern hemisphere pulls its curtains tight for winter, Southern Africa does the opposite. The season flings everything open — skies, forests, beaches, and riverbanks — revealing a kind of summer the postcards never quite capture.Isibindi Africa’s two sister lodges sit in the middle of this pulse, […]
A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets
Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.
Aegean Dominates the Skies
Aegean maintains a massive lead at Athens Airport, while rivals barely register. A mosaic? More like a monopoly with decoration.
What Malaka Really Means in Crete
Every Greek knows Malaka, but Crete has weaponized it into a cultural art form
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Visit the Tatra Mountains: Current Events and Seasonal Attractions
Travellers are turning to the Tatra Mountains this season, as events, weather, and seasonal magic align to make the region a standout escape.
Crete Faces Deeper Drought Conditions Despite Early Winter Rains
METEO reports deeper soil drought in Crete despite early winter rains. Surface moisture improved across Greece, but underground reserves on the island remain low.
Agios Nikolaos Restores the Yellow Line as Red and Green Routes Pause
Agios Nikolaos reinstates the Yellow Line from 17 November 2025 while the Red and Green Lines pause.
Apokoronas Christmas Charity Bazaar Date Announced
Apokoronas hosts its annual Christmas Charity Bazaar on December 7, 2025, at Vamou’s Indoor Gym.
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