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A Workable Vision of Minoan Greatness Reborn on Crete Island

Phil Butler

I woke this morning with the afterglow of an unknown face burned into my cerebral cortex. Stirred from a lucid dream by the rare sound of barking by my Cretan Hound Mojito, I tried hard to recall the vivid imagery of dreamy fantasy. In the dream, a man dressed scantily in typical Minoan fashion stood […]

5 years ago

Five Crete Stays Where You Can Still Manage the Perfect Vacation

Phil Butler

Crete is still one of the safest destinations for those wanting to travel. Here are five perfect choices for a restful vacation.

5 years ago

Early Morning Earthquake Cluster Rattles Crete lsland Awake

Phil Butler

A series of earthquakes off the northeastern shore of Crete shook citizens awake in the early hours of October 10th.

5 years ago

Crete Island a Top-5 Travelers Choice Destination for 2020

Phil Butler

Crete, the legendary birthplace of the Greek god Zeus, is a top-five pick by Tripadvisor users for 2020. The island is a world within itself.

5 years ago

Archaeologists Unearth New Discoveries at Zominthos Minoan Palace Site

Phil Butler

Archaeologists excavating at the Zominshos Minoan site atop Crete’s Mount Psiloritis, have reported fascinating new finds at the dig.

5 years ago

A Weekend In the Heart of Crete at Delina Mountain Resort

Phil Butler

A weekend at the famous Anogia Village and Delina Mountain Resort, as Fall comes to the mountains of Crete Island.

5 years ago

Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis Reexamines Knossos UNESCO Bid

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Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis pursues definate answers from Culture Minnister Mendoni on the Knossos UNESCO candidacy.

5 years ago

Researchers Make Headway Untangling Crete’s Linear A Number System

Phil Butler

Scientists at the University of Bologna say they have finally begun to unravel part of the mysterious Linear A that has puzzled linguists and archaeologists for decades. In a statement released recently, the University’s professor of Aegean Philology, Dr. Silvia Ferrara says she and her colleagues conducted a new study of the 3,500-year-old Minoan system […]

5 years ago

The Latest Stunning Hashtag #creteisland Instagram Shares

Phil Butler

This week the best Instagram shares from Crete include not just locals, Crete businesses, but visitors to the paradise island as well.

5 years ago

Tropical Cyclone Ianos Tears Its Way Across Crete Island

Phil Butler

After ripping its way across the Ionian islands and the Greece mainlain, cyclone Ianos slashed across Crete island last night.

5 years ago

A 5.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Crete Island in Greece

Phil Butler

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook Heraklion Prefecture on Crete late this afternoon.

5 years ago

Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis: The School Situation

Phil Butler

A public service announcement in English language parents, teachers, and those interested in the 2020-2021 school year on Crete island.

5 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete tourism 2026

Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

2026-03-02 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.

Sitia sustainable tourism

Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

Tsiknopempti 2026 sales drop

Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%

2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

Heraklion Airport February 2026

Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to last year.

Zaros Gorge indefinite closure

Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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