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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Beans and Horta: The Low-Key Dish That Tastes Like a Hug

2025-01-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

beans and horta main packed with flavor

Learn how to make a simple beans and horta main packed with flavor. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, budget-friendly, hearty meal.

Greece and China Talk Tourism: Weddings, Culture, and Air Connections

2025-01-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Olga Kefalogianni, met with China’s new Ambassador, Fang Qiu, to discuss tourism cooperation between Greece and China.

How the Hellenic National Bakery Team Baked Their Way to Global Glory

2025-01-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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The Hellenic National Bakery Team soared to 5th place at the Bread in the City – Bakery World Cup held in Rimini, Italy, in January 2025.

Greece Has a Million Problems, But Archaeological Site Security Won’t Be One

2025-01-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

improved safety measures at major archaeological sites

Greek Ministry of Culture announced improved safety measures at major archaeological sites like Olympia, Delphi, and Knossos.

Extending the Tourist Season in Greece is Becoming the New Normal

2025-01-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Olga Kefalogianni explains Greece’s strategy for extending the tourist season and breaking revenue and arrival records in 2024.

Athens to Become a Full-fledged City Break Destination

2025-01-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Athens to Become a Full-fledged City Break Destination

Athens hotels performed in 2024 with occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR growth. Seasonal trends and the push for Athens as a city-break hotspot.

Greece Ranks First for Hotel Satisfaction in the Mediterranean

2025-01-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Hotel Satisfaction in the Mediterranean

Greece ranks highest in hotel reviews across the Mediterranean in 2024, surpassing Cyprus, Italy, and Spain with outstanding service, cleanliness, and authentic experiences.

A Flavor-Packed Guide to the Mediterranean Classic Greek Dolmades (With Recipe)

2025-01-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

This Greek Dolmades recipe brings a taste of authentic Mediterranean flavors straight to your table—simple, satisfying, and worth every bite.

€350 Million Construction Bill Seeks EU Co-Funding Approval to Expand the Port of Vasilikos

2025-01-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Port of Vasilikos prepares for a €350M expansion

The Port of Vasilikos prepares for a €350M expansion: Plans include nine berths, channel upgrades, and eco-friendly design.

Water Supply Alert: Drought Forces Reductions in Eastern Crete

2025-01-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Eastern Crete declares a water supply alert.

Eastern Crete declares a water supply alert. The region’s utilities face cuts as OAK implements plans to manage drought-affected resources.

New Acropolis Store Nearing Completion

2025-01-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Acropolis store

Acropolis store project is almost complete and it will soon offer modern services and improved functionality for a better visitor experience.

Travel Trends 2025: Calmcations

2025-01-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Calmcations

Calmcations in 2025: tech-free cabins, soothing Norwegian soundscapes, and off-grid retreats for true relaxation.

The Heartiest Greek Lentil Soup You’ll Ever Eat

2025-01-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

hearty Greek lentil soup recipe

Try the best Greek lentil soup (Fakes) recipe! Healthy, hearty, and easy to make, this classic fakes is packed with flavor.

Mountain Lodging Dynamics Before Greek Orthodox Easter

2025-01-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Greek mountain lodging seeks stability pre-Easter 2025 amid mixed holiday outcomes and weather-dependence.

Olive Farming in Crete Hit Hard by EU Policies. SEDIK Calls for Change

2025-01-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

olive farming

Crete’s olive farming faces challenges due to EU agricultural policies. SEDIK raises concerns over shrinking subsidies and calls for change.

Preserving History at the Phaistos Archaeological Site

2025-01-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Phaistos archaeological site

The Phaistos archaeological site undergoes restoration and accessibility upgrades for preservation and a better visitor experience.

Kursum Mosque in Kastoria to Be Restored and Repurposed as a Cultural Centre

2025-01-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kursum Mosque

Restoration of Kastoria’s Kursum Mosque highlights its layered history, archaeological finds, and future as a cultural hub.

Jared Kushner’s Bold Plans for Sazan Island

2025-01-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sazan Island villas

Jared Kushner’s $1.4 billion luxury resort project will transform Sazan Island into “a paradise where luxury meets adventure.”

Greece Aims to Implement Groundbreaking Green Classification for All Its Hotels

2025-01-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

green classification for hotels

Greece’s groundbreaking green classification for hotels will focus on sustainability and environmental standards in global tourism.

Greece to Implement Energy Efficiency Plan for Mountain Tourist Accommodations

2025-01-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Innovative strategies boost energy efficiency in Greek mountain lodges. Grants up to €80,000 aim for cleaner, greener tourism.

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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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Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

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The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

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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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