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Malevizi Flooding Risks Alert

Iorgos Pappas

Malevizi warns of severe weather predicted for Friday and Saturday, advising caution due to potential flooding risks.

10 months ago

Autumn Rains End Drought in Crete. Flooding Possible.

Iorgos Pappas

Crete embraces long-awaited autumn rains after a relentless drought, offering hope for agriculture, however with a possibility for floods.

10 months ago

Kotsifos Gorge Restoration Progress Report

Iorgos Pappas

Kotsifos Gorge: road construction, water drainage, and rock clearing are done, with protective mesh installation as the final step.

10 months ago

Crete Attempts UNESCO Recognition for Sfakianes Pites

Victoria Udrea

Crete attempts to gain recognition on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for its famous Sfakianes pites (Σφακιανές πίτες).

10 months ago

A Record-Breaking Year for Chania’s I. Daskalogiannis Airport

Manuel Santos

Chania’s I. Daskalogiannis Airport has a stellar year, with surging passenger numbers and early start forecasts for the next season.

10 months ago

Did You Know You Can Go Skiing on Crete Island?

Mihaela Lica Butler

While Crete lacks traditional skiing infrastructure like lifts and lodges, it offers vast and untouched slopes for those willing to earn their descents.

10 months ago

Horta Time in Crete: Now You Can Forage Galatsída (Reichardia picroides)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover Galatsída’s unique characteristics, nutritional benefits, and its delightful culinary uses.

10 months ago

Crete Anticipates Strong 2025 Tourist Season

Iorgos Pappas

The tourism sector in Crete anticipates another successful season in 2025, buoyed by early bookings and strategic planning.

10 months ago

Crete Ferry Prices to Rise 32% by 2030

Manuel Santos

Greek ferries face challenges reducing carbon emissions without fare hikes, needing billions in funding; economic and tourist impacts loom.

10 months ago

Cretan Olive Oil Production Hits Historic Low

Manuel Santos

Severe drought impacts the Cretan olive oil production, amidst ongoing economic pressures and shifting market conditions.

10 months ago

New Safety Measures Aim to Ensure Samaria Gorge’s 2025 Spring Reopening

Iorgos Pappas

In 2024, Samaria Gorge was frequently closed due to weather forecasts. New safety measures aim to ensure its 2025 spring reopening.

10 months ago

Crete Celebrates Wine Tourism Day 2024 Tomorrow

Phil Butler

The Wine Roads of Greece wineries, plus hundreds of other wineries in Europe, will participate in World Wine Tourism Day on November 10th.

10 months ago

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Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

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The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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