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Arthur Butler

Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Turtle nesting and hatchlings on a protected World Heritage coastline More than 520 bird species are in the iSimangaliso wetlands…

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…

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…

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…

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.