October brings the first rain to Crete, and with it, the season’s small wonders — from the snail’s slow parade to the islanders’ timeless habit of saving rainwater for the dry months.
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Suspicious Poison Baits Found in Potamos — Pet Owners Urged to Stay Vigilant
On October 14, 2025, trained detection dog Eka found suspicious poisoned baits in Potamos, Sivas. Police launched an investigation as pet owners are urged to remain cautious.
Samaria Gorge Closed as Storms Loom Over Crete
The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Tuesday due to storm warnings from the Hellenic Meteorological Service.
Crete’s Quiet Undoing: An Island’s Battle with Climactic Change
At dawn in Crete, the island still breathes. When the sun climbs the ridges to the East in Lassithi Prefecture, the air here still tastes of sea salt and dry thyme, but even this is only a remnant of the natural splendor this island paradise once carried. Where rivers once whispered, olives pulsed, and people […]
Ancient Fish Fossil Unearthed in Samaria Gorge
Professor Elias Louloudis discovered a rare fish fossil near the “Gates” of Samaria Gorge, revealing traces of an ancient sea once covering the Cretan landscape.
Greece’s Golden Visa Debate
Once hailed as a savior of the real estate market, Greece’s Golden Visa program is now at the heart of a housing controversy.
Collecting Rainwater — Cretan Style
In Crete, rain is never taken for granted. When it falls, the island listens — and saves every drop.
German Teen Saved After Near-Drowning in Kokkini Hani
A 14-year-old German boy who nearly drowned at Kokkini Hani beach in Heraklion is now recovering at PAGNI’s Pediatric Surgery ward after leaving the ICU,
TUI’s Sebastian Ebel Highlights Crete’s Role in Sustainable Tourism and Peace
TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel visited Rethymno for the SOCCA football events, praising Crete’s quality, calling for season extension and sustainable growth, and declaring that “tourism brings peace.”
What to Do with Orange Peels
Orange peels are pure gold in Cretan kitchens. From marmalade and sweets to natural cleaners and teas, here’s how locals turn waste into warmth.
The Rare Beauty of Cretan Rain
Rain in Crete is rare, but when it comes, it awakens the island’s scents, olive groves, and hidden memories.
Reusing Olive Brine
Cretans reuse olive brine — from marinades and bread dough to garden fertilizer.
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