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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Artos tis Panagias Recipe: The Traditional Bread of Virgin Mary on August 15

2025-08-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Artos tis Panagias in the church

Artos tis Panagias recipe—offering the story, history, and steps behind this aromatic Greek sweet bread, traditionally baked for August 15th festivities.

Artos tis Panagias Is Crete’s Sacred Loaf for Dormition

2025-08-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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On August 15, Crete bakes the artos tis Panagias, blending faith, feasts, and pilgrimages to sacred monasteries in a national celebration.

Crete Hotels Near Full Occupancy — But Profits Lag

2025-08-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete resort

Crete’s hotels are almost sold out this August, but locals say visitor spending is down sharply.

Crete’s Ancient Kritikos Lagonikos Reigns Supreme

2025-08-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mojito on the couch

Discover the Kritikos Lagonikos — Crete’s rare, ancient hunting hound — through history, heritage, and Mojito, the house-dwelling monarch who carries its legacy.

Crete’s Chocolate Tree Makes a Modern Comeback

2025-08-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kostas Karatzis carob farmer

In the mountains of Crete, farmer Kostas Karatzis is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island’s beloved “chocolate tree” — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future.

Fire Protection in the Countryside: Rules, Hefty Fines, and Absolute Zero Tolerance

2025-08-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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The fire protection in the Greek countryside now involves strict rules, severe penalties, and zero tolerance for violations.

Greek GIANT Rescue Tug Heads to Red Sea

2025-07-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

GIANT rescue tug

The GIANT rescue tug, carrying 14 brave Greek crew members, is heading to the troubled Red Sea.

Mendoni Defends Radar Position on Papoura Hill

2025-07-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Papoura Hill Minoan monument

The Minister of Culture, confirms that Papoura Hill’s archaeological remains will remain fully protected as Heraklion’s new airport develops.

Chios Starts Barren Lines Initiative and Harbor Projects

2025-07-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Chios visit barren lines initiative

Minister Vasilis Kikilias visited Chios to announce a four-year tender for barren lines and detail new plans for upgraded harbor infrastructure.

Greece: May 2025 Balance of Travel Services in a Surplus of €1,875.8 Million

2025-07-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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May 2025 raked in a balance of travel services surplus of €1,875.8 million. January-May 2025 posted a surplus of €3,006.9 million.

UNESCO Inclusion for Minoan Palaces in Crete

2025-07-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion

UNESCO inclusion of six Minoan palaces in Crete—Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia—was officially confirmed during the 47th World Heritage Committee meeting.

UNESCO Listens—At Last: The Minoan Flame of Crete Burns Eternal

2025-07-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

UNESCO Listens

UNESCO officially listed six Minoan palace monuments from Crete as World Heritage Sites during the 47th World Heritage Committee meeting.

SYRIZA’s Relentless Standoff: Leadership Slams Government Over Migrant Center and OPEKEPE Scandal in Crete

2025-07-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

SYRIZA

SYRIZA’s president visited Kitrenosí in Rethymno on June 7, 2024, fiercely opposing government plans for a closed migrant facility in Crete.

Basilica I Complex at Philippi Is Undergoing Major Restoration

2025-07-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

View of the archaeological site of Philippi from above

The Basilica I Complex at Philippi is being restored by the Greek Ministry of Culture from 2021 to 2027, using European and national funds to preserve, protect, and upgrade this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Crete Rejects Immigrant Gateway Status

2025-07-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

immigrant gateway

Crete’s leading tourism officials sent a formal letter to the Greek Prime Minister and Minister of Migration, expressing strong opposition to transforming Crete into an immigrant gateway.

Greece Holds Strong in Europeans’ Travel Preferences for 2025

2025-07-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Europeans' travel preferences

Detailed data from INSETE’s 2025 study highlight that Greece stays a top choice among Europeans’ travel preferences.

Karavolas Fountain Leaves Tourists Shocked

2025-07-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Karavolas Fountain

Karavolas fountain is in complete disrepair, filled with dirty water and trash. Community demands urgent repair and better upkeep.

Radar Installation on Papoura Hill Crushes Ancient Wonders for Airport Tech

2025-07-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

radar installation on Papoura Hill approved

KAS approved the radar installation on Papoura Hill in Kastelli, ignoring strong opposition from archaeologists and local communities.

#savePapoura Protest Unites Locals and Archaeologists at Heraklion’s Lions’ Square (Photos)

2025-07-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

#savePapoura

Papoura Hill, shadowed by the plans for the new Kastelli airport, has become a focal point for those who protect heritage.

Papoura Hill: Destruction Looms Over the Minoan Monument

2025-07-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Papoura Hill Minoan monument

Papoura Hill faces irreversible damage as a rare Minoan monument comes under threat from proposed radar installations.

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Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

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