Crete Off-Duty Lifeguard Becomes Agia Marina’s Guardian Angel 11 months ago Off-duty lifeguard Thodoris Konstantinidis rescued five swimmers from drowning in Agia Marina, Crete, after they ignored a red flag warning. Eastern Crete’s UNESCO Momentum Gathers Steam 11 months ago UNESCO Greece Chair Aikaterini Tzitzikosta visited Sitia and Kato Zakros to deepen cultural ties, support Erotokritos’ heritage bid, and promote… Under UNESCO Watch, Cretan Heritage Dispatches in Sitia 11 months ago NESCO Greece Chair Aikaterini Tzitzikosta visited Sitia after the Minoan palaces’ World Heritage listing, backing further cultural and intangible heritage… Wine, Reels & Real Deals: Greece’s Cinematic Tourism Push 11 months ago Greek National Tourism Organization supports events in Corinth, Patras, and Kos to promote cinema tourism and boost Germany-Greece ties. Why Dia Islet Is the Mysterious Rock Everyone Forgets 11 months ago Dia Islet remains a Natura 2000 site of historic and ecological importance, once home to a Minoan port and Cousteau's… AADE Tax Inspectors Target Beach Bars and Festivals in Crete 11 months ago AADE ramps up tax inspections in Crete, using drones and undercover agents to curb evasion from beach bars to village… Faith and Light at Panagia Kamariani, Crete’s Heart on August 15 11 months ago Panagia Kamariani in Crete draws pilgrims on August 15, blending faith, tradition, and the glow of candles in honor of… Pilgrimage to the Panagitsa of Mastabas 11 months ago On August 15, pilgrims fill the Panagitsa of Mastabas in Heraklion, honoring the Dormition of the Virgin Mary with prayer… Artos tis Panagias Is Crete’s Sacred Loaf for Dormition 11 months ago On August 15, Crete bakes the artos tis Panagias, blending faith, feasts, and pilgrimages to sacred monasteries in a national… Stop Throwing Dinner in the Bin — Chania Pushes Back on Food Waste 11 months ago Chania urges households to cut food waste with simple storage and cooking tips. Less waste means more money in your… Next» « Previous