Cats rule the trash bins and tavernas. From nightly dives into containers to one little kittikins at the doorstep, strays…

Crete is home to over seventy wild orchid species, many endemic to the island. Blooming in spring, these fragile flowers…

Argophilia’s lifeguard-turned-writer who still saves lives on Crete’s beaches and secretly loves chocolate more than anything else.

Repairs remain undefined, raising concerns for residents, businesses, and tourism.

Knossos' new €3.5M entrance project adds toilets, ticket offices, and shade — a long-overdue fix for Crete's busiest archaeological site.

Pitsidia hosts its Raki Festival unusually early on October 4, while most villages celebrate in November.

In Heraklion, tap water is treated but not always safe for drinking. Locals rely on bottled water like Rouvas, Zaros,…

The Natural History Museum of Crete is building a full-scale mountain with cave and gorge, complete with kri-kri goats and…

Heraklion’s Chartodiadromes tours return, starting with Arkadi Monastery in Rethymno, plus stops at Eleutherna Museum and Margarites village.

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete's climate, traditions, and legacy.

Nisyros has been accepted into the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, proving its unique volcanic and cultural importance.

Despite a March 2025 launch of Crete’s mosquito control program—including spraying, monitoring, and the “Mosquito Vision” app—residents now report an…

Lovage is Romania’s most beloved herb, treasured for its bold flavor and deep roots in tradition.

n orange canary named Gim breathes like a flame in a lantern. His song, his rhythm, and his fragile fire…

A first-person account reveals how Greece’s suicide helplines fail foreigners. Calls go unanswered, operators speak only Greek, and denials mask…

Cretan livestock farmers announce September mobilizations over falling milk prices, lost pastures, and unpaid subsidies.

Life in Nea Alikarnassos: from ship horns to tzitzikas, here is why sleep is a distant dream in this noisy…

Region of Crete warns of increased air pollution in Heraklion from fine particulate matter.

Lifeguards in Chania rescued over 80 swimmers from the sea amid strong winds and ignored warnings.

Tourists visiting Crete encounter snakes in the wild—mostly harmless but often startling.