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October Rain Returns to Crete

Manuel Santos

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.

4 months ago

Suspicious Poison Baits Found in Potamos — Pet Owners Urged to Stay Vigilant

Arthur Butler

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.

4 months ago

Samaria Gorge Closed as Storms Loom Over Crete

Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Tuesday due to storm warnings from the Hellenic Meteorological Service.

4 months ago

Crete’s Quiet Undoing: An Island’s Battle with Climactic Change

Phil Butler

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 […]

4 months ago

Ancient Fish Fossil Unearthed in Samaria Gorge

Arthur Butler

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.

4 months ago

Greece’s Golden Visa Debate

Mihaela Lica Butler

Once hailed as a savior of the real estate market, Greece’s Golden Visa program is now at the heart of a housing controversy.

4 months ago

Collecting Rainwater — Cretan Style

Victoria Udrea

In Crete, rain is never taken for granted. When it falls, the island listens — and saves every drop.

4 months ago

German Teen Saved After Near-Drowning in Kokkini Hani

Manuel Santos

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,

4 months ago

TUI’s Sebastian Ebel Highlights Crete’s Role in Sustainable Tourism and Peace

Iorgos Pappas

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.”

4 months ago

What to Do with Orange Peels

Victoria Udrea

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.

4 months ago

The Rare Beauty of Cretan Rain

Arthur Butler

Rain in Crete is rare, but when it comes, it awakens the island’s scents, olive groves, and hidden memories.

4 months ago

Reusing Olive Brine

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretans reuse olive brine — from marinades and bread dough to garden fertilizer.

4 months ago

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2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.

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Art Returns to Heraklion’s Venetian Walls

2026-03-04 By Victoria Udrea

Nineteen large-scale digital reproductions from the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion are now displayed at Saint George Gate on the Venetian Walls.

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Crete Police Seize Thousands of Firecrackers Ahead of Busy Tourist Season

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Police in Heraklion seized over 3,000 illegal firecrackers in targeted raids, as safety efforts intensify ahead of the Greek Orthodox Easter.

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