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Under UNESCO Watch, Cretan Heritage Dispatches in Sitia

Kostas Raptis

NESCO Greece Chair Aikaterini Tzitzikosta visited Sitia after the Minoan palaces’ World Heritage listing, backing further cultural and intangible heritage initiatives including Erotokritos.

3 months ago

Wine, Reels & Real Deals: Greece’s Cinematic Tourism Push

Manuel Santos

Greek National Tourism Organization supports events in Corinth, Patras, and Kos to promote cinema tourism and boost Germany-Greece ties.

3 months ago

Why Dia Islet Is the Mysterious Rock Everyone Forgets

Victoria Udrea

Dia Islet remains a Natura 2000 site of historic and ecological importance, once home to a Minoan port and Cousteau’s Cyclopean mystery.

3 months ago

AADE Tax Inspectors Target Beach Bars and Festivals in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

AADE ramps up tax inspections in Crete, using drones and undercover agents to curb evasion from beach bars to village panigyria.

3 months ago

Faith and Light at Panagia Kamariani, Crete’s Heart on August 15

Victoria Udrea

Panagia Kamariani in Crete draws pilgrims on August 15, blending faith, tradition, and the glow of candles in honor of the Virgin Mary.

3 months ago

Pilgrimage to the Panagitsa of Mastabas

Victoria Udrea

On August 15, pilgrims fill the Panagitsa of Mastabas in Heraklion, honoring the Dormition of the Virgin Mary with prayer and tradition.

3 months ago

Artos tis Panagias Is Crete’s Sacred Loaf for Dormition

Mihaela Lica Butler

On August 15, Crete bakes the artos tis Panagias, blending faith, feasts, and pilgrimages to sacred monasteries in a national celebration.

3 months ago

Stop Throwing Dinner in the Bin — Chania Pushes Back on Food Waste

Victoria Udrea

Chania urges households to cut food waste with simple storage and cooking tips. Less waste means more money in your pocket and fewer kilos in the landfill.

3 months ago

Five Euros for Imbros Gorge Is a Bargain — Here’s Why

Manuel Santos

Paying to Protect One of Crete’s Natural Icons Starting soon, hiking the Imbros Gorge — the third most visited in Crete after Samaria and Agia Irini — will cost visitors €5. The Municipality of Sfakia has approved the plan and sent it to the Ministry of Environment and Energy for approval, following the example of […]

3 months ago

Heraklion Faces Fourth Water Crisis as Aposelemis Dam Breakdowns Continue

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion suffers its fourth water-supply failure from the Aposelemis Dam in five months, with output cut by 40% during peak summer demand.

3 months ago

Crete Hotels Near Full Occupancy — But Profits Lag

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s hotels are almost sold out this August, but locals say visitor spending is down sharply.

3 months ago

Kerasia and Ano Asites Redevelopment Projects to Be Completed by the End of 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Kerasia and Ano Asites in Heraklion are set for 2025 makeovers. From churchyard facelifts to rural road repairs, here is what locals and tourists can expect from these Cretan village upgrades.

3 months ago

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

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Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

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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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Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

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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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