Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Crete

€3.9 Million for a Small Square in Moires

Ion Bogdan V.

The Region of Crete will spend €3.9 million to redevelop Moires’ compact central market. Officials promise safety, accessibility, and style.

Lasithi Strategic Development Plan Targets Growth and Entrepreneurship

Manuel Santos

Lasithi, the smallest of Crete’s regional units, may cover less ground than its neighbors, but it holds a wealth of untapped potential. Now, the Region of Crete is putting that potential in focus with a fresh strategic blueprint designed to unite local assets, modern opportunities, and long-term planning into one cohesive vision. The Lasithi Strategic […]

Crete’s Olive Oil Under Siege

Iorgos Pappas

Olive oil has long been the soul of Crete — a cornerstone of its cuisine, its economy, and its identity. Yet that tradition is now under pressure few could have imagined. Climate extremes, market instability, and a rise in calculated deception are testing the resilience of the island’s most treasured product. In 2024, the European […]

Crete’s Chocolate Tree Makes a Modern Comeback

Mihaela Lica Butler

In the mountains of Crete, farmer Kostas Karatzis is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island’s beloved “chocolate tree” — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future.

The Donkeys Are Gone

Victoria Udrea

Once the heartbeat of village life, Crete’s donkeys are disappearing. This is their story — and ours.