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.
Thessaloniki Metro Takes a Break — After a Year of Being Late on Schedule
The Thessaloniki Metro halts operations for a month to run “essential tests” before its next expansion.
Crete Nears Seven Million Visitors
Even after the season’s close, Knossos draws visitors from around the world as Crete eyes 7 million tourist arrivals for 2025.
Santorini Reopens Iconic Stepped Path Between Fira and the Old Port
The stepped path linking Fira to the Old Port of Santorini reopens after maintenance.
Aposelemis Dam Still Thirsty After the First Rains
Despite early November rains, Aposelemis Dam in Crete remains low. Officials reassure there’s no water shortage risk as coordinated planning continues.
Flu Season Hits Crete — Should You Get Vaccinated?
Flu season hits Crete’s wild coastlines — learn when and why to get the flu vaccine, and practical tips for Greeks and visitors.
Rethymno Wins a Green Award
The Municipality of Rethymno received top honors for environmental policy at the Do It Green Forum
Vorizia Shooting Exposes Crete’s Old Vendettas
The mass shooting in Vorizia reveals that beneath Crete’s beauty still linger the feuds, pride, and silence of another era — wounds the island never truly healed.
Vasilis Kegeroglou on Vorizia Shootings and the Degeneration of Tradition
After the deadly shootings in Vorizia, Mayor Vasilis Kegeroglou calls out Crete’s “arsenals and vendettas,” saying tradition is no excuse for violence.
Mick Jagger Visits Ancient Eleutherna Museum in Crete
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took a surprise tour of the Ancient Eleutherna Museum in Rethymno, dazzling locals and baffling archaeologists.
Crete Post Office Closures Leave Villages Without Services
When the local post office shuts down in a Cretan village, it is not just the mail that disappears — it is half the community. It was the place where pensioners went to discuss the weather, where small business owners sent invoices, and where everyone knew who received the most packages from Amazon. Now, with […]
Elderly Couple Found Dead After Fire in Iraklio
An elderly couple lost their lives after a fire broke out in their Iraklio apartment firefighters responded swiftly and the city mourns their loss
Stray Dog Squad Sends Thessaloniki Into Panic
A pack of 19 stray dogs is running rings around three municipalities in Thessaloniki, proving once again that Greek strays are better organized than local governments.
How to Bury a Wetland and Call It a Parking Lot
In Kalathas, Chania, someone decided that a protected wetland makes a perfect parking lot. Locals call it progress. Ducks call it home invasion.
Crete’s Farmers Protest Across the Island
Farmers and livestock breeders in Crete are blocking roads in Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion, demanding state support to survive.