Scientists at the University of Bologna say they have finally begun to unravel part of the mysterious Linear A that has puzzled linguists and archaeologists for decades. In a statement released recently, the University’s professor of Aegean Philology, Dr. Silvia Ferrara says she and her colleagues conducted a new study of the 3,500-year-old Minoan system […]
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Tourism Profits and Surfing the Humongous COVID Second Wave
Greek authorities have reported 453 new coronavirus cases, which is the highest single-day rise since the end of lockdown. Meanwhile, corporate interests sail full speed a course into the unknown.
The Latest Stunning Hashtag #creteisland Instagram Shares
This week the best Instagram shares from Crete include not just locals, Crete businesses, but visitors to the paradise island as well.
TUI and Others Seem Determined to Cram Tourists Down the Throats of Greeks
TUI announces Greece is the company’s top destination now. Meanwhile, Greece plans to boost tourists in midst of COVID resurgence.
Tropical Cyclone Ianos Tears Its Way Across Crete Island
After ripping its way across the Ionian islands and the Greece mainlain, cyclone Ianos slashed across Crete island last night.
Some “Get Real” Hospitality Insights for Hotels Post-COVID
Netherlands hotel innovators citizenM comes out with a subscription business plan that could drive profits. But is loyalty only about stable revenue?
TUI Cruises Big Mein Schiff 6 Sneaks Into Port at Heraklion
TUI Cruises’ Mein Shiff 6 steams into Heraklion’s port virutally unnotticed. The German company manages to become the first to redux cruising in Greece.
A 5.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Crete Island in Greece
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook Heraklion Prefecture on Crete late this afternoon.
Greek Finance Minister Beckons Foreign Investors to Come to Greece
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras is inviting foreign investors to invest in Greece. But some fear outsiders already own too much of the country.
Midicane Ianos Makes Landfall on Mainland Greece
A rare Mediterranean hurricane-like storm Ianos landing in Greece has grounded flights and is lashing the surrounding seas of Greece today.
The Greece Tourism Crisis: First Good, Then Bad, Now Worse
Greece’s drive to promote tourism using the status quo, it is not going to work. Everything put forward from the tourism ministry and the rest of the current administration is about going back and appearing to go forward.
Now You Can Listen to the Oldest Song in the World [Video]
We were amazed to discover this story on Protothema of the oldest song in the world, and how it’s a song we can actually listen to.
Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis: The School Situation
A public service announcement in English language parents, teachers, and those interested in the 2020-2021 school year on Crete island.
A Discussion of Greece’s Problematic COVID-19 Numbers
Greece’s numbers on COVID-19 just don’t seem to tell the real story of the resurgence of cases since the tourism 2020 reboot.
Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?
Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?