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What Happens When Olives Hit the Press Without Their Pits

Olive oil production in Crete takes a satirical turn as experts and farmers gather in Heraklion to discuss kernelless olive…

Museum Visitor Numbers in Greece Surge

Visitors to museums in Greece experienced a sharp increase in March 2025, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

The Paradox of the Greek Tourism Model

Greece is reshaping its tourism model, with soaring arrivals but falling spending per visitor.

Vanished in Crete Chapter 2: The River House

“Στου Ψηλορείτη τα ποδάρια, ο χρόνος ξεχνάει να περνά.” —Παλιό μαντινάδα χωριού “In the feet of Psiloritis, even time forgets…

How to Disappear in Crete (Without a Trace)

Some people come to Crete to be seen — to sip their espressos beside ruins, to hashtag sunsets, to act…

UNESCO Inclusion for Minoan Palaces in Crete

UNESCO inclusion of six Minoan palaces in Crete—Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia—was officially confirmed during the 47th World…

How Not to Spend Your Beach Weekend in Heraklion

Heraklion beach, with its sparkling waters and dramatic undertow, attracts swimmers like moths to an electric flytrap.

Crete Weddings Take Center Stage as Tourists Race to Summer Discounts

Tourists in Crete are poised for the summer sales, seeking deals on clothing, shoes and jewelry for Crete weddings and…

UNESCO Listens—At Last: The Minoan Flame of Crete Burns Eternal

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

Okeanis Faced Emergencies in Heraklion A Weekend

Okeanis lifeguards faced a torrent of sea emergencies in Heraklion during a chaotic weekend in July 2025.