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Greece’s Great Water Heist: Privatization in the Age of Monetized Drought

When the rain is sold and the rivers are ghosts, only the parched remember who stole the clouds. They were…

Warm Nights-Cold Beers Returns to Georgiadis Park on August 1-2

Warm Nights-Cold Beers returns to Georgiadis Park on August 1-2, 2025, hosted by DEPANAL.

Temenia Fire Contained; However, it Left a Lasting Mark

Over 200 firefighters, assisted by helicopters and locals, battled the Temenia fire near Kandanos-Selino in Crete. The fire is now…

Fire in Temenia: Alexandros Markogiannakis Observes Aftermath and Recovery Efforts

On July 27, 2025, Alexandros Markogiannakis visited Temenia to observe the effects and assess the recovery following the recent fire.

Epic Fire in Crete: Villages Evacuated as Flames Rage

A massive fire erupted in Chania, Crete, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, triggering the evacuation of several villages.

Winds Fuel Destruction in Crete’s Heart

Hellfire struck Chania on July 26, as relentless winds fuel destructive wildfires. Residents, tourists, and firefighters grapple with loss and…

Crete Is on Fire: Wildfire Chaos Forces Beach Evacuations and Threatens Villages

Crete is on fire, with major blazes in Chania and Heraklion Private boat rescues and massive evacuations reported Villages burned,…

The Struggle to Protect the Papoura Hill Minoan Monument Continues

The Papoura Hill Minoan monument drew overwhelming local opposition when plans for radar installation threatened its preservation.

Papoura Hill Saga Continues: Archeologists Demand Saving the Minoan Monument

Papoura Hill saga continues in Crete as archaeologists, locals, and officials clash over the fate of precious Minoan ruins in…

Water Prices Rising? Why Crete Thinks Privatizing Water Is a Dry Joke

EDEYA in Crete sounds the alarm as the government's National Drought Plan threatens public water management and increases water prices.