Antikristo, Crete’s fire-roasted lamb, began with shepherds and rebels. Today it is a slow ritual of smoke and patience that draws locals and visitors alike.
Aposelemis Reservoir Shrinks to a Quarter of Its Size
Satellite data shows the Aposelemis reservoir at just 23% of its normal size raising concerns for Crete’s water supply.
Too Many Cats, Too Little Care
Crete’s stray cats define the island’s streets, but overpopulation raises problems for locals and tourists.
Illegal Poisonings Target Stray Animals in Heraklion
Stray cats and dogs in Heraklion face rising poison attacks. Authorities remind citizens that animal poisoning is a criminal offense.
Humidity and Poor Ventilation Make Cretan Homes Prone to Mold Infestations
Cretan homes face recurring mold from humidity and poor ventilation. Residents scrub walls as officials tout sustainability but ignore damp reality.
Sand Puppies Steal Hearts in the Center of Heraklion
In Heraklion’s Lions Square, a street artist sculpted two sand puppies with only sand and water, enchanting locals and tourists.
The Sunken Threshing Floor of Malevizi
New Argophilia series—creepy Cretan stories every Wednesday until Halloween. Near Damasta, 15 km west of Heraklion, the Voulismeno Aloni doline hides a chilling legend: every July 20, creaks and a girl’s voice are said to rise from its depths. Head west from Heraklion, past the Tylissos junction, and after a few more kilometers toward Damasta, […]
Robert Redford Remembered: Five Months in Heraklion and a Lifetime of Cinema
Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford, who has died at 89, once told Greek Reporter he had lived in Heraklion, Crete, for five months in the 1960s.
Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete
Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.
Agios Nikolaos Hosts Street Cooking Festival with Gastronomy Contest
On September 26, Agios Nikolaos marks World Tourism Day with the 6th Cretan Street Cooking Festival, honoring Spyros Kokotos and featuring a new Mirabello-themed cooking contest.
Migration Minister on Crete Arrivals: ‘They Are Detainees, Not Guests’
After 850 migrant arrivals in Crete, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris confirmed they are detained, not hosted, with transfers and sea patrols underway.
Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste
Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.
Santorini’s Theraic Rituals Take the Stage at the Tomato Museum
On September 19, 2025, the Tomato Industrial Museum in Vlychada hosts the Theraic Rituals event, part of Artemis Chatzigiannaki’s exhibition.
Metaxa Hospitality Group Becomes First in Greece With ORA Standard Certification
Metaxa Hospitality Group celebrates 50 years by becoming the first in Greece to receive ORA Standard certification.
Syros Healing Waves Festival Blends Science, Art, and Therapy
From October 2–5, 2025, Syros hosts the Healing Waves Festival, blending science, art, yoga, and therapy with big names like Bessel van der Kolk and a world premiere by Zbigniew Preisner.
Greece’s New Short-term Rental Rules Spark Industry Backlash
From October 1, Greece enforces strict short-term rental rules with mandatory safety measures and fines starting at €5,000.
Heraklion Hotel Workers Push for Extended Unemployment Fund
Heraklion hotel workers pressed the Ministry of Labour for an immediate extension of the unemployment fund, rejecting delays and excuses.
Pomegranates and Their Role in Cretan New Year Traditions
The Fruit of Autumn That Carries Into the New Year As autumn deepens in Crete, pomegranates spill into view everywhere—piled high at markets, gleaming in baskets on doorsteps, and heavy on the branches of garden trees. Their ruby seeds seem almost designed for ritual: bright, abundant, and messy in a way that speaks of life […]
Over €10 Million for Monument Restoration on Kos
The Ministry of Culture allocated over €10 million for restoration projects on Kos, including the Defterdar Mosque, the Purification Fountain, the Gate of Foro, and the Castle of Nerantzia.
Krasi Plans a Cultural Makeover
Krasi plans a cultural makeover for the ancient plane tree, the House of Literature, and the Polykentro, aiming to become a vibrant hub.
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