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Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

European Tour Operators Explore ‘Authentic’ Crete

Foreign hiking experts “discovered” Crete’s countryside, olive oil, and human residents. Locals applauded politely.

The Salad That Broke a Thousand Teeth

Cretan Dakos — the ancient rusk salad that could break teeth, melt hearts, and still taste like summer in Crete.

An Honest Look at Food Choices

Food choices have become identity statements. But are vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and omnivores really as different—or as ethical—as they claim?

Europe Finds a Sweeter Future in Carob Not Cocoa

Drought-proof, local, and ethical, carob offers Europe a homegrown alternative to cocoa.

Four Dogs Found Poisoned Near Sitia Airport

Authorities in Sitia, Crete, are investigating a new case of animal poisoning after four dogs—three owned and one stray—were found…

Ancient Fish Fossil Unearthed in Samaria Gorge

Professor Elias Louloudis discovered a rare fish fossil near the “Gates” of Samaria Gorge, revealing traces of an ancient sea…

What to Do with Orange Peels

Orange peels are pure gold in Cretan kitchens. From marmalade and sweets to natural cleaners and teas, here’s how locals…

Inside Kastelli Airport’s Grand Illusion

Kastelli Airport reappears in yet another “exclusive” TV investigation, promising to turn Crete into a Mediterranean air hub—eventually.

Staying Warm in Crete When the Mountains Breathe Frost

From wool blankets and rakomelo fires to laughter-filled kafeneia, warmth in Crete is more than heat—it is heritage.