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Crete’s Ancient Kritikos Lagonikos Reigns Supreme

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover the Kritikos Lagonikos — Crete’s rare, ancient hunting hound — through history, heritage, and Mojito, the house-dwelling monarch who carries its legacy.

1 year ago

Crete’s Olive Oil Under Siege

Iorgos Pappas

Olive oil has long been the soul of Crete — a cornerstone of its cuisine, its economy, and its identity. Yet that tradition is now under pressure few could have imagined. Climate extremes, market instability, and a rise in calculated deception are testing the resilience of the island’s most treasured product. In 2024, the European […]

1 year ago

Crete’s Chocolate Tree Makes a Modern Comeback

Mihaela Lica Butler

In the mountains of Crete, farmer Kostas Karatzis is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island’s beloved “chocolate tree” — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future.

1 year ago

The Donkeys Are Gone

Victoria Udrea

Once the heartbeat of village life, Crete’s donkeys are disappearing. This is their story — and ours.

1 year ago

When Hotels Overflow and Villagers Go Parched

Iorgos Pappas

The water crisis in Crete is no longer a bad season — it is a way of life created by overdevelopment.

1 year ago

How to Create a Farm in Crete, From Dream to Harvest

Victoria Udrea

To create a farm in Crete, newcomers must first outwit the island’s paperwork hydra.

1 year ago

Diktaion Andron Cave Still Closed, and Zeus Weeps

Ion Bogdan V.

Diktaion Andron stays closed through 2025. EU works drag on, no reopening date. Lassithi adapts while Zeus sulks in the dark.

1 year ago

Why Hotel Occupancy Rates in Crete Are Lower Than Expected This Season

Argophilia Travel News

This season, hotel occupancy rates in Crete have dropped, leaving many hoteliers echoing the same question: why are the rooms empty?

1 year ago

Oceanis Lifeguards Save Tourists from Drowning in Crete

Manuel Santos

Oceanis lifeguards rescued multiple tourists from drowning due to strong currents along Crete’s most popular beaches.

1 year ago

New Thematic Parks at Keritis Bridge to Commemorate History and Nature

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Platanias proposes an ambitious project that will transform the eastern and western sides of the iconic Keritis Bridge. The initiative focuses on the creation of thematic historical and environmental parks, breathing new life into a place steeped in memories and natural grace. Keritis Bridge, built around 1908 during the term of Prime […]

1 year ago

Karavolas Beachfront Marred by Decay

Iorgos Pappas

Even on a sunlit spring day, the Karavolas Beachfront in Heraklion cannot hide its neglect. Geórgios Manoúsos, a politician with a keen photographer’s eye, describes his most recent visit as “a sad reflection of the city’s priorities.” This is not a casual complaint; thousands of visitors, both tourists and local families, see the same problems […]

1 year ago

Sitia Brings Back the Legendary Kakavia Feast

Victoria Udrea

The city of Sitia invites food lovers to the 2025 Kakavia Festival, reviving the record-setting seafood tradition by serving the world’s largest Kakavia soup.

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Jellyfish Influx Hits Paleokastro and Heraklion Beaches Amid Late-Season Heat

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

Jellyfish have been reported near Paleokastro and other beaches in Heraklion, and swimmers are urged to take care when entering the water.

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Cretan Counter-Terrorism Squad Smashes Subsidy Fraud and Drug Ring in Mylopotamos Sweep

2026-09-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Ten people were arrested in Mylopotamos after a months-long police investigation into alleged livestock subsidy fraud, drugs, theft, tax violations, and other offenses.

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French Swimmer Found Dead After Search Off Mades, Crete

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

A French tourist was found dead at sea off Mades near Agia Pelagia after an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, fishermen, divers, and aerial resources.

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Heraklion Power Cuts Hit Restaurants, Tourism, and Local Businesses

2026-09-20 By Victoria Udrea

Repeated power outages across Heraklion have left households and businesses counting losses, with restaurants reporting spoiled food, canceled bookings and lost revenue during Crete’s tourist season.

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Rethymno Is Giving Repeat Tourists Something Better Than a Trophy

2026-09-19 By Victoria Udrea

Rethymno will honor loyal repeat visitors on World Tourism Day by planting trees in their name, linking tourism, sustainability, and local pride.

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