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Manuel began his journey as a lifeguard on Sant Sebastià Beach and later worked as a barista—two roles that deepened his love for coastal life and local stories. Now based part-time in Crete, he brings a Mediterranean spirit to his writing and is currently exploring Spain’s surf beaches for a book project that blends adventure, culture, and coastline.

Anna Karamanli Presents Greece’s Sustainable Wine Tourism Strategy in Plovdiv

2025-10-08 by Manuel Santos

Anna Karamanli

Deputy Minister Anna Karamanli showcased Greece’s wine tourism strategy at the 9th UNWTO Global Conference in Plovdiv.

The Art of Revving

2025-10-08 by Manuel Santos

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The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

Cannabis Plantation Found in Amari

2025-10-05 by Manuel Santos

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.

Welcome to Cyprus, Please Pay €300 for a Taxi

2025-10-05 by Manuel Santos

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Tourists report sky-high taxi fares at Cyprus airports, with some asked to pay €300 for short rides. Authorities promise review.

Greece Slaps Fines up to €12,000 on Farmers for Crop Damage

2025-10-04 by Manuel Santos

Greece Fines Farmers for Crop Damage

Greece introduces fines up to €12,000 for farmers whose livestock damage crops. Protecting farmland also safeguards rural landscapes vital to Greek tourism.

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Stories of Interest

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Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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The Art of Revving

2025-10-08 By Manuel Santos

The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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Malaka Packs a Punch

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.

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Have You Ever Seen the Cretan Wildcat

2025-10-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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Crete Still Rolls Its Own

2025-10-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.

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