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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

How Trump Policies Impact US Tourism

2025-03-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

trump policies

Trump policies, economic shifts, and global concerns affect US tourism in 2025—insights for tourists on what’s changing and why it matters.

€2.8 Million Rural Development in Hersonissos

2025-03-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

rural development Hersonissos

Hersonissos’ €2.8M rural development plan (2023–2027) aims to improve agricultural roads and benefit both farmers and tourists.

Crete Hotel Pre-Bookings Signal a Record 2025 Tourist Season

2025-03-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete Hotel Pre-Bookings

The countdown to Crete’s 2025 tourist season has begun with plenty of optimism. Hotels in Hersonissos and Rethymno are set to open by mid-April, rolling out the red carpet for their first influx—predominantly French and German travellers. Based on current pre-booking numbers, the island seems poised for a banner year, provided no wild surprises ruin […]

Posidonia Meadows Restoration: Crete Steps Up for Marine Conservation

2025-03-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Posidonia meadows restoration meeting

Crete participated in the Interreg Euro-MED ARTEMIS project workshop on Posidonia meadows restoration, exploring innovative solutions and preservation strategies in Sitia.

Chania Municipal Market to Open in October?

2025-03-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Chania Municipal Market

Chania Municipal Market faces delays caused by archeological discoveries and construction mishaps, and the reopening keeps getting pushed back.

Aldemar Group Ditches Crete, Pours Big Bucks into Fancy Hotels in Ilia

2025-03-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Aldemar Group - Aldemar Olympian Village

The Aldemar Group shifts focus to Ilia, planning new luxury hotels and a tourist village after exiting Crete.

Melitzanosalata: The Smoky Greek Eggplant Dip You Cannot Ignore

2025-03-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Salad) Recipe

Melitzanosalata isn’t just another dip—it’s an experience. It blends the rustic charm of earthy ingredients with a sophisticated punch of flavor.

Ash Wednesday Holiday Boosts Mountain Tourism with High Occupancy Rates

2025-03-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Ash Wednesday holiday

During the Ash Wednesday holiday, mountain lodgings in Greece reach up to full capacity. It’s time for a year-long mountain tourism strategy.

Santorini at ITB Berlin 2025: New Campaign Unveiled

2025-02-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

ITB Berlin 2025 Santorini the One.

Santorini takes the global stage at ITB Berlin 2025 from March 4-6 with a new campaign: Santorini the One.

Johann Williams Disappearance Updates

2025-02-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Johann Williams

Search operations led by authorities in Crete for missing tourist Johann Wolfgang Williams, 21, face severe weather from the Coral cold front.

NeaKriti Highlights Morosini Fountain’s Decline—Will Restoration Come Too Late?

2025-02-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Morosini Fountain

NeaKriti reports mounting neglect of Heraklion’s iconic Morosini Fountain. Public outcry grows, but repairs remain in limbo.

A Plan to Unify the Archaeological Site of Eretria Was Set in Motion

2025-02-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Archaeological site of Eretria

Learn about the bold plan to transform the archaeological site of Eretria into a visitor-friendly journey through history.

Airbnb Offers 200 Cycladic Families Free Emergency Housing in Athens

2025-02-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Airbnb Offers 200 Cycladic Families Free Emergency Housing in Athens

200 Cycladic families displaced by earthquakes are receiving free emergency housing in Athens due to a collaboration between the Municipality and Airbnb.

Weather Alert: Icy Front Coral to Hit Crete

2025-02-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Icy Front Coral to Hit Crete CORAL cold snap

Greece braces for freezing waves starting Wednesday as mountainous areas, including Crete, expect snowfall and plummeting temperatures.

Olive Oil Tastings Are Now Part of the Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia Experience

2025-02-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia olive oil tasting

At the Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia, olive oil tastings immerse visitors in Crete’s cultural heart.

Elafonissi Beach Crowned No. 1 in the World for 2025

2025-02-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Elafonissi Beach in Greece

Elafonissi Beach in Crete has been named nr. 1 in the latest edition of Travelers’ Choice® Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025.

Islands’ Interconnectivity and Policies Connecting Europe and Greece

2025-02-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Islands Interconnectivity and Policies Connecting Europe and Greece

On February 14, 2025, Greek and European officials discussed improving island interconnectivity and tackling regional disparities.

5.1 Magnitude Quake in Amorgos Shakes Region, Felt in Athens

2025-02-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Amorgos 5.1 magnitude earthquake AI illustration

A strong 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Amorgos on Monday morning, shaking the Aegean Sea and being felt as far as Athens.

Dr. Vangelis Kyriakou on Mismanaged Media Narratives Amidst Seismic Crisis in the Cyclades

2025-02-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Dr. Vangelis Kyriakou on Mismanaged Media Narratives Amidst Seismic Crisis in the Cyclades

Dr. Vangelis Kyriakou exposes the damages caused by media hysteria surrounding weather and seismic activity in Greece.

The Traditional Greek Tirokafteri Dip Is Always a Crowd Pleaser

2025-02-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Tirokafteri recipe

If you’re looking to knock your guests’ socks off with minimal effort, Tirokafteri is your move. Here’s a traditional Greek Tirokafteri recipe.

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Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

2026-03-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

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The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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