From ancient Greek rituals in Chania to modern superfood data, explore the magic of the winter’s golden apple, Cydonia, the quince.
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War Shadows Chill Crete’s 2026 Easter Season
With the Middle East conflict looming, Crete faces a booking freeze. From April’s dual Easters to a risky May, here is the outlook for Greece’s largest island.
Grace Mykonos Is a Hillside Sanctuary Above the Aegean
Grace Mykonos reopens on May 1, with private sea-view terraces, plunge pools, an infinity pool, and wellness facilities.
Scaffolding Season Continues in Central Heraklion
If you want to understand how restoration projects work in Greece, there is no better place than 25th August Street in Heraklion, once nicknamed the Street of Illusion because its elegant facades gave visitors the impression of a grand European city. This impression did not always survive once you walked past the front row. More […]
Crete Shows Resilience While Everyone Watches Oil Prices
Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an action plan for a possible crisis in 2026.
Hospitality and Tourism Optimism Hit Turbulence Again
Greek hoteliers warn of booking slowdown amid Middle East crisis, high taxes, and rising costs. Industry calls for competitiveness to save tourism in 2026.
Operation Desert Scorpion Puts Souda Under Extra Surveillance
SKAI TV reports that Operation Desert Scorpion has been activated to protect US bases in Greece, with Souda at the center of new surveillance measures.
New Resort Project Raises Questions Near Historic Fodele
A new five-star resort project called Fodele Hills is moving forward near the bay of Fodele, adding to the tourism development of one of the greenest and most beautiful valleys in northern Heraklion.
Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold
A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.
Middle East Airspace Shutdown Leaves Travelers Stranded
Airspace closures linked to the Middle East conflict have stranded thousands of travelers. Here is what EU passenger rights still guarantee.
Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March
The Martis bracelet is a red and white thread worn in Greece throughout March, rooted in ancient tradition and symbolizing protection, purity, and renewal.
Cretan Hotel Workers Travel to Athens Over Unpaid Unemployment Benefits
Around 300 hotel workers from Crete head to Athens, saying some have received no unemployment pay since October.
Athens Carnival 2026 Sees Growing Attendance Across the City
More events, more visitors and bigger crowds mark Athens’ 2026 Carnival season, now officially a “strategic” urban celebration.
Clean Monday Without Food Poisoning
How to safely buy, store, and cook seafood for Clean Monday in Crete. Simple tips to avoid food poisoning and allergies.
Fake Olive Oil Ring Busted in Northern Greece After €3.4M Fraud
Police in northern Greece dismantled a ring selling sunflower oil as premium extra virgin olive oil in Greece and Germany, earning €3.4 million since 2020.
Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania
The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.
The 5-Stop Food Trick in Heraklion
Save money in Heraklion by taking any bus five stops out of the center. Find neighborhood tavernas, better prices, and real local food.
Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up
Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb 15, with registration details and info.
Do Plants Feel Pain?
Plants do not experience pain as animals do, but they sense damage, defend themselves, and communicate threats.
Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)
From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.
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