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Viannos Olive Sector Strategy Meeting and the Battle for the Future

Iorgos Pappas

Viannos calls a strategic summit on olive cultivation amid climate pressure and falling yields, promising common vision and livestream transparency.

4 months ago

Koulouma Will Have Sunshine and Favorable Winds

Kostas Raptis

Mixed weather hits Crete before Clean Monday sunshine saves Koulouma. Winds, rain, and mild February theatrics explained.

4 months ago

Crete European Gastronomic Region 2026 and the Strategic Dakos Era

Victoria Udrea

Crete earns European Gastronomic Region 2026 status, launches a gift competition, and embraces a bold new strategic food horizon.

4 months ago

Clean Monday in Hersonissos Brings Villages to Life

Manuel Santos

Hersonissos celebrates Clean Monday with Koulouma events across its villages, inviting residents and visitors to welcome Lent with food, music, and kites.

4 months ago

What Tourists Think Cretans Eat vs What They Actually Eat

Iorgos Pappas

The truth about what Cretans actually eat. Beyond lamb on a spit, daily life is built on legumes, vegetables, and modest tables.

4 months ago

Minoa Pediada Residents Seek ENFIA Relief as Reconstruction Drags On

Manuel Santos

Five years after the 2021 earthquake in Minoa Pediada, hundreds of homes remain uninhabitable as residents request ENFIA exemption through 2026 and beyond.

4 months ago

Crete’s Hotel Workers Prepare for Strike as Season Approaches

Arthur Butler

Crete hotel workers strike, February 25 national strike Greece, seasonal unemployment benefits Crete, prepaid card controversy, tourism labor Crete

4 months ago

The Sea Strikes Back in Gouves

Arthur Butler

Severe waves and winds up to 10 Beaufort damaged the coastal road in Gouves, Crete, reigniting erosion concerns before the tourist season.

4 months ago

Crete Water Crisis 2026 and How to Cut Consumption by 40%

Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces critical water shortages in 2026. Smart, practical tips help households and hotels reduce water use by up to 40% this summer.

4 months ago

Cretan Mountain Tea Benefits and How to Drink It

Victoria Udrea

Cretan mountain tea, known as malotira, is a traditional herbal infusion with digestive, immune and anti-inflammatory benefits. Here is what to know before you brew it.

4 months ago

ASEP Announces 43 Permanent Civil Aviation Posts Including Six in Crete

Kostas Raptis

ASEP’s 3K/2026 proclamation opens 43 permanent Civil Aviation positions, including six posts at Heraklion and Sitia airports.

4 months ago

Crete Declares German Tourism Surge After Stuttgart and Hamburg Exhibitions

Manuel Santos

Following participation in two German travel fairs, Crete officials predict strong visitor growth and year-round tourism expansion.

4 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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