Mihaela Lica Butler French Tourist Stuns Heraklion Airport with Terminal Meltdown 2 months ago Police intervened at Heraklion Airport Sunday when a French passenger's aggressive behavior toward staff and travelers led to her arrest… Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services 2 months ago The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city's biggest challenge… The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters 2 months ago From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water… Türkiye Just Banned a Cruise Ship for Being Too Gay, So 2,000 Tourists Are Heading to Crete Instead 2 months ago The Scarlet Lady cruise was denied entry to Turkish ports due to "moral standards," forcing 2,000 LGBTQ+ tourists to reroute… WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030 2 months ago WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually. Crete’s Olive Oil Sector to Recover Despite Market Uncertainty 2 months ago Hope for a better harvest in Crete this year, but the market remains quiet. Farmers are grappling with price drops… Viral Video Shows Silver-Cheeked Toadfish Fighting Over Bait in Crete 2 months ago A viral video from Crete captures aggressive silver-cheeked toadfish fighting over fishing bait. Watch the fish fight of the invasive… Heraklion Debates Prettier Fencing for Blocked Lions Fountain 3 months ago An emergency tourism meeting in Heraklion floats plexiglass walls and tourist viewing holes to fix the outrage over the wire-fenced… ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Beach Walk Promotes Mindful Beach Tourism 3 months ago ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Beach Walk program in Crete transforms evening strolls into vital conservation efforts for the loggerhead turtle. Ryanair Investigated Over Family Seating Charges 3 months ago UK regulators have launched an investigation into Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit beside their children. The Octopus Clothesline Needs to Go 3 months ago There is a photograph that appears in countless travel brochures and social media posts about the Greek islands. A row… Don’t Fall for the Brochure: Why a “Semi-Private” Cruise is Pure Marketing Garbage 4 months ago Planning a summer boat trip in Crete? Don't let the word 'semi-private' trick you into paying double for a basic… Cretaland: A Misplaced Concept That Belongs in Transit 4 months ago A proposal by the Rector of the University of Piraeus envisions Cretaland, a massive year-round experiential theme park showcasing Cretan… Crete Declared the Center of the Mediterranean for the 47th Consecutive Time 4 months ago Crete's regional government unveiled its 2030 development vision at the Economist Impact conference in Chania, highlighting infrastructure, tourism, and renewable… How Greek Monastic Cuisine Captivated the Culinary Elite of Northern Italy 4 months ago GNTO and Aldemar Resorts brought their interactive Sympossio roadshow to elite culinary academies in Milan and Turin. Rethymno’s Grand Delusion: Hosting Million-Dollar Indian Weddings with Birdwatching and Renaissance Fairs 4 months ago Rethymno hoteliers launch a plan to capture the luxury Indian wedding industry, ignoring massive infrastructure, culinary, and floral supply chain… Air Conditioning is for Amateurs: Why Cretans Prefer Sweat, Stone Walls, and Ceiling Fans 4 months ago Did you know why locals in Crete prefer traditional stone walls, ceiling fans, and closed shutters over modern air conditioning? Tech-Bro Travel Myth Confuses Wealthy Geeks with Real Trends 4 months ago A Phocuswright report claims artificial intelligence users represent the highest-spending, most active segment in global tourism. The data shows AI… An Open Letter to European Avian Vets 4 months ago A personal perspective on the severe lack of avian veterinary care in Crete, and the real financial costs of relocating… Thrypti Mountain Protection: Ierapetra Mayor Meets Local Advocates to Discuss Wind Farms and Water Networks 4 months ago The Mayor of Ierapetra met with the Thrypti Association to discuss wind turbines, overgrazing, and water networks. Next» « Previous