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Flood Protection and Fire Drama: Crete Bureaucrats Rethink the Obvious

2024-11-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Flood Protection and Fire Drama Crete Bureaucrats Rethink the Obvious

Officials in Crete gathered to discuss flood protection, plans, and reflections on the harsh summer, but is action on the horizon?

Four New Dams in Crete Aim to Serve the Island’s Irrigation Needs, But at a Cost

2024-11-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Four new dams in Crete aim to boost agricultural production on the island. Foreseen combined cost: €550 million. Aposelemis Dam

Four key dam projects in Crete aim to boost agricultural production on the island. Foreseen combined cost: €550 million.

Romanian New Year’s Tradition: The Little Plow (Plugușorul)

2024-11-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Romanian New Year's Eve Tradition Plugușorul

Plugușorul, a popular Romanian tradition on New Year’s Eve, symbolizes prosperity through chants tied to harvest and rural life.

This Is Why Crete Doesn’t Have Railway Infrastructure

2024-11-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

While Crete lacks railway infrastructure, officials dismiss plans, citing limited resources and prioritizing ongoing projects.

While Crete lacks railway infrastructure, officials dismiss plans, citing limited resources and prioritizing ongoing projects.

World’s First Life-Size LEGO Tram Is a Homage to 137 Years of Tram Transport in Budapest

2024-11-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

LEGO Tram Budapest

Budapest’s LEGO Tram is a life-size public art piece made from 1.8 million LEGO bricks, celebrating creativity and transport innovation.

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2025-10-11 By Victoria Udrea

The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis

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When Freshwater Breathes in Crete

2025-10-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

In Crete, dragonflies, frogs, and endemic fish thrive in rare waters where rivers only flow after rain.

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Flavors of Crete – Gastronomy – Culture – Tourism

2025-10-10 By Victoria Udrea

From October 13 to 18, Syntagma Metro becomes a window into the island’s authentic spirit.

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Crete’s Coast Guard Responds to Two Distressing Beach Emergencies

2025-10-10 By Manuel Santos

Local Coast Guard and medical units were called to assist in two beach emergencies on October 9. Officials express condolences and urge swimmers to remain cautious.

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Glowworms and Fireflies in Crete

2025-10-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s valleys light up with fireflies and glowworms, tiny nocturnal sparks, known as pygolampídes and lampyrídes.

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