Knossos Palace has achieved record-breaking attendance, with a staggering one million visitors by the end of 2023. This influx of tourists has proved to be a financial boon for the state, with revenue expected to reach 15 million euros by the year’s end. These numbers surpass the visitation figures from 2019, marking a truly “golden” […]
Breaking News: Spinalonga Electrification Project Commences
Work has started on laying the underwater cable to provide electricity to the island of Spinalonga. Officials, including the mayor of Agios Nikolaos, Mr. Antonis Zervos, met in Athens to discuss the progress of the project. The floating crane is ready to transport materials to the project site in the Gulf of Elounda. The cable […]
First Snow on the Psiloritis Mountains, Crete
Last night, when other parts of Crete experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms, the peaks of the Psiloritis Mountains embraced the first snowfall.
Breaking News: Higher Prices for Cretan Cheese
Increasing production expenses and a lack of raw materials are leading to higher prices for Cretan cheese.
Archaeology: Massive Stone Hand Axe Found in Al-‘Ula
This 51.3cm long fine-grained basalt tool is likely over 200,000 years old, making it possibly the world’s largest ‘hand axe’ from the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period.
Όχι Day: 10 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know
Όχι Day commemorates the courage and determination of the Cretan people during World War II when they said “Όχι” (No) to the Axis powers.
Last-Minute Halloween Shopping at Amazon
Halloween is just around the corner, and if left things to the last minute, Amazon has got you covered for all your Halloween shopping needs.
Arajet Now Offers Direct Flights Between Toronto and Santo Domingo
Arajet (IATA: DM; ICAO: DWI, Callsign: DOMINICAN), the low-cost airline based in the Caribbean, has expanded its operations to Canada by offering direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo.
Chania Municipal Market Likely to Reopen in Summer 2024
Panagiotis Simandirakis, Mayor of Chania, says Chania Municipal Market (Agora) will reopen in the summer of 2024.
European Sleeper Night Train to Travel from Brussels to Prague
Starting on March 25, 2024, the European Sleeper night train currently connecting Brussels, Amsterdam, and Berlin will expand to include the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague.
Amadeus: Surge in Global Hotel Occupancy in 2023
Global hotel occupancy levels for 2023 are currently 10% higher than in 2022, according to data from Amadeus.
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