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Greece Tops Europe in Goat Population

Mihaela Lica Butler

With over 3.6 million goats, Greece officially leads the EU. From mountains to city streets, these four-legged icons rule the land

10 months ago

Greece Announces Free Museum Sundays

Iorgos Pappas

The Ministry of Culture has once again opened the ancient gates of Greece — conditionally. Starting November 2, the public can enjoy free entry to archaeological sites, museums, and monuments on specific Sundays, provided they can remember which ones. From November to March, admission is free on the first and third Sundays of each month. […]

10 months ago

Stray Dog Squad Sends Thessaloniki Into Panic

Arthur Butler

A pack of 19 stray dogs is running rings around three municipalities in Thessaloniki, proving once again that Greek strays are better organized than local governments.

10 months ago

Greece Discovers Tourists Are Basically ATMs With Luggage

Manuel Santos

Greek tourism revenues soar past €16.7 billion, while new “resilience” and “cruise” fees fill state coffers faster than you can say “extra charge.”

10 months ago

Greece to Serve Dinner Where History Happened — Literally

Iorgos Pappas

From Delphi to Frangokastello, Greece invites chefs to cook where history once ruled — because nothing says culture like dinner with ruins.

10 months ago

Honey Festival Takes Over Zappeio Hall

Manuel Santos

Over 100 Greek beekeepers swarm Athens for the Honey and Bee Products Festival, featuring tastings, workshops, and a 20-meter sesame-honey marathon.

10 months ago

Greece Fireproofs Mon Repos

Kostas Raptis

The Ministry of Culture installs a high-tech fire system at Corfu’s Mon Repos. A noble idea — centuries late, mildly ironic, and very Greek.

10 months ago

Why You Should Stop Eating Octopus

Victoria Udrea

When you order your grilled octopus in a tavern by the Cretan sea, the tentacles curl up, the lemon squeezes, the salt dusts. It tastes of sun, surf, and tradition. But beneath the plate lies a question many don’t ask: should it be on your plate at all? In this article, we’ll look at octopuses […]

10 months ago

How to Gut a Marine Park Bureaucracy Greek Style

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s Culture Ministry lifted fishing restrictions in Alonissos Marine Park, enabling trawlers to enter protected waters and sparking an environmental backlash.

10 months ago

Thessaloniki Bike Lanes Deemed High Risk in New Study

Manuel Santos

Over 65% of Thessaloniki’s cycling lanes are considered high risk, lacking barriers from car traffic.

10 months ago

Greek Study Finds Pools Innocent in Water Crisis

Arthur Butler

A new study proves Greek swimming pools are not draining the nation dry — it’s the old pipes, the leaks, and the lack of planning that are.

11 months ago

EOT’s New Vision for Greek Tourism Presented in Rethymno

Kostas Raptis

Andreas Fiorentinos, met with Crete’s Hotel Association to discuss sustainability, funding, and the extension of Greece’s tourism season in 2025.

11 months ago

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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