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Cretan Boureki

If Greek cuisine were a family reunion, Boureki would be the cousin who shows up barefoot, carrying olive oil and…

How to Bury a Wetland and Call It a Parking Lot

In Kalathas, Chania, someone decided that a protected wetland makes a perfect parking lot. Locals call it progress. Ducks call…

Blood Feud Fears After Village Killing in Crete

A family celebration in Elos, Kissamos, ends in tragedy as a 23-year-old allegedly kills a relative, reviving old fears of…

Heraklion Faces Water Shortage Fears Ahead of 2026 Tourist Season

Locals and experts warn that water scarcity could become Crete’s next major tourism challenge.

Crete’s Farmers Protest Across the Island

Farmers and livestock breeders in Crete are blocking roads in Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion, demanding state support to survive.

Apokoronas Takes a Hike and Calls It Tourism

The Region of Crete presented its Chania Trails project in Apokoronas, promising a “global hiking destination.”

Crete Faces Possible Airport and Port Blockades Amid Farmer Protests

The Association of Tourist and Travel Agencies of Crete warns that new farmer protests could block airports, ports, and roads,…

The Last Octopus Hanging in Heraklion

In Crete, the old custom of drying octopus fades as awareness grows about the sea’s most intelligent creature.

Four Dogs Found Poisoned Near Sitia Airport

Authorities in Sitia, Crete, are investigating a new case of animal poisoning after four dogs—three owned and one stray—were found…

Record Cruise Arrivals at the Port of Souda

Souda Port in Chania sets new records for cruise traffic in 2025, with 3,326 passengers from the Celebrity Ascent.