Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Crete faces a severe cockroach: with rising temperatures and garbage piling up, pest numbers have exploded.

Top officials, wine producers, researchers, and regional leaders gathered in Crete to set out a new strategy for the Cretan vineyard.