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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Bramiana Dam Water Levels Plummet

2025-05-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Prophett Elias church at Bramiana Dam

Bramiana Dam in Ierapetra faces a sharp drop in water level, exposing the chapel of Prophet Elias and endangering agriculture and wildlife.

Phaistos Archaeological Site Gets Protection Against Lightning and Fire

2025-05-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Phaistos Archaeological Site

The Phaistos Archaeological Site in Crete is undergoing new infrastructure development for enhanced fire safety, lightning protection, and improved accessibility.

Lassithi Beekeepers Shattered by Mass Thyme Death

2025-05-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Lassithi beekeepers cry for help as drought wipes out thyme fields: thousands of hives risk collapse without food.

Athens Faces Sizzling Summers and a Tourism Shakeup

2025-05-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Athens, Europe’s hottest city, confronts record heat, booming tourism, and a shift toward VIP hospitality.

European Hotels Unite in Legal Battle Against Booking.com

2025-05-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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The legal action against Booking.com could bring relief for hotels squeezed by years of unequal contracts.

Khamsin and the Return of the Sahara Sky in Crete

2025-05-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Khamsin winds Chania

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Khamsin winds blanketed Crete with thick Sahara dust, transforming the island into an orange wasteland.

SEA Exposes Waste Scandal at the Water’s Edge on Pahia Ammos Beach

2025-05-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Pahia Ammos

SEA accuses DEYACH of reckless dumping at Pahia Ammos beach, threatening protected ecosystems and species.

A Tzatziki Recipe Worthy of a Greek Grandmother’s Approval

2025-05-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Anna Louka holding a plate of Tzatziki.

Tzatziki, the Greek yogurt and cucumber classic, is perfect for food lovers and traveling snack seekers tired of bland dips.

Samaria Gorge Reopens on Sunday With Weather Warnings

2025-05-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge

Important announcement for hikers: On May 25, 2025, both entrances to Samaria Gorge will be open. Moderate rain or storms are possible.

Old Olive Mill of Eleusis to Become a Modern Diachronic Museum

2025-05-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Photorealistic illustration of the configuration of the outdoor space using part of the silos for planting

The Old Olive Mill of Eleusis is set to become a diachronic museum blending centuries of history and memory.

Cretan Diet Festival 2025 Is a Must-Visit In Rethymno

2025-05-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Diet Festival 2025

The Cretan Diet Festival 2025 in Rethymno will take place from July 1 to 7, 2025, bringing together local producers and foodies alike.

Sfakia Finds Its Place on the International Speleological Map

2025-05-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sternes Cave, Sfakia

Before Sfakia’s rise as a speleological hotspot, most headlines about the region involved goats, legends, and the occasional sheep with an attitude problem. But nothing puts a mountain village on the map—literally like a spot on the international speleological map—quite like the discovery of a vast underground abyss filled with secrets, mud, and the kind […]

Traditional Greek Briam: A Vegetable Casserole That Laughs in the Face of Blandness

2025-05-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

traditional Greek Briam

The traditional briam recipe—a dish that expects you to commit, even as it gives you every reason not to.

Athenian Riviera Is a Magnet for Foreign Investors

2025-05-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Ellinikon Athenian Riviera

The Athenian Riviera is attracting American, Arab, and European buyers with prices rising and ambitious projects underway.

Spring in the Vineyards: An Invitation to the Wines of Greece Open Doors

2025-05-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

open doors Wines of Greece

On May 17th & 18th, wine lovers can explore the wines of Greece with guided tours, tastings, and local vineyard experiences.

Vranas Museum in Marathon Gets a Comprehensive Fire Protection System

2025-05-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Vranas Museum in Marathon

The Greek Ministry of Culture announces the installation of a state-of-the-art fire protection system at the Vranas Museum in Marathon.

Cretan Nutrition Takes Center Stage

2025-05-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan nutrition - horta

Cretan nutrition steps into the spotlight as Rethymno prepares for the “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026” program.

Mártsalo Walk: A Secret Beach Hike Through Crete’s Hidden Wilderness

2025-05-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete—an off-the-map hike for travelers and locals who love wild beaches and history.

Fire Season in Crete: How Local Leaders Prepare for Heat and Wildfires in 2025

2025-05-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

fire season in Crete AI illustration

On May 5, 2025, top officials from Heraklion met at a high-level meeting to coordinate preparations for the fire season in Crete.

How Knossos Got a $3.5 Million Fire Protection and Lightning Defense System

2025-05-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

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