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Aposelemis Wetland Event Unites Science, Education, and Culture in Crete

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Hersonissos invites visitors to a two-day event, “Aposelemis Wetland – A Liquid Treasure of Life,” exploring Crete’s most underrated natural habitat through science, education, and local culture.

1 month ago

Crete Mayors and MPs Clash with Athens Over Radar Installation on Papoura Hill

Iorgos Pappas

After a ministerial decision approved radar works on Papoura Hill, Crete’s mayors and MPs accused the government of betraying agreements to protect the Minoan site.

1 month ago

Emergency Funding for Sfakia to Tackle Rising Migrant Arrivals

Arthur Butler

Greece’s Migration Ministry approved €150,000 in emergency aid to help the Municipality of Sfakia, Crete, manage rising migratory flows through the region.

1 month ago

Papoura Hill Under EU Parliament Scrutiny

Iorgos Pappas

Papadakis submitted two clear questions to the European Commission: For now, Papoura Hill stands quiet—its stones, perhaps, listening. But beneath that silence, Crete’s people continue to speak loudly, defending the soil that remembers who they were before radars, runways, and all the mode. Crete’s rugged heart beats again with protest drums. The island’s archaeologists, local […]

1 month ago

A Full-year Guide to Crete’s Aromatic Wild Herbs

Victoria Udrea

A month-by-month guide to thyme, oregano, sage, and pennyroyal — nature’s aromatic clock of the island.

1 month ago

Illegal Tour Guides and Pricey Tickets Stir Chaos in Crete’s Tourism Scene

Iorgos Pappas

From “Ukrainian guides” in Rethymno to selfie tours outside Spinalonga’s €20 gate, Crete’s tourism saga gets bizarre.

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Crete’s Earth Cracks, but Hope Rises with the Rains

Arthur Butler

Crete remains in deep drought, with scientists warning of severe soil dryness. Farmers cling to faith,

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The Cretan Knife Is a Blade That Cuts Through Time

Mihaela Lica Butler

“The knife is the most permanent, the most immortal, the most ingenious of all man’s creations.” — Yevgeny Zamyatin If Zamyatin had strolled through Chania’s alleys, he would have seen his words embodied in the Cretan knife. Forged in fire, hammered by stubborn hands, and inscribed with mantinades that slice into the heart, the knife […]

1 month ago

Cheese Beyond Graviera in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s cheese world goes far beyond Graviera. From xinomyzithra and anthotyro to kefalotyri, staka, and village specialties.

1 month ago

From Ancient Minoan Hives to Today’s Thyme Honey

Mihaela Lica Butler

The island’s bees still thrive on wild herbs, making honey as golden as its history.

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University of Crete and Agios Nikolaos Join Forces for Lassithi History Center

Victoria Udrea

The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis

1 month ago

When Freshwater Breathes in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

In Crete, dragonflies, frogs, and endemic fish thrive in rare waters where rivers only flow after rain.

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Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

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Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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