Featured The Struggle to Protect the Papoura Hill Minoan Monument Continues 1 year ago The Papoura Hill Minoan monument drew overwhelming local opposition when plans for radar installation threatened its preservation. Hiking Meets Heritage at Psiloritis Strata 2025 1 year ago Psiloritis Strata brings together thousands of hikers, locals and travelers for Crete’s top experiential tourism event on July 27. Mendoni Defends Radar Position on Papoura Hill 1 year ago The Minister of Culture, confirms that Papoura Hill’s archaeological remains will remain fully protected as Heraklion’s new airport develops. Why Galatas Palace Got Skipped for UNESCO Listing 1 year ago Manos Lambrakis uncovers the political motives behind the deliberate exclusion of the Galatas Palace from the UNESCO World Heritage list. What If Your Concierge Had a Soul? 1 year ago Most travelers remember places by how they made them feel — not just the meals, the beaches, or the museums,… UNESCO Adds Minoan Palaces in Crete to World Heritage List 1 year ago UNESCO has added six significant Minoan palace centers in Crete to its World Heritage list. What Happens When Olives Hit the Press Without Their Pits 1 year ago Olive oil production in Crete takes a satirical turn as experts and farmers gather in Heraklion to discuss kernelless olive… How to Disappear in Crete (Without a Trace) 1 year ago Some people come to Crete to be seen — to sip their espressos beside ruins, to hashtag sunsets, to act… The Hill They Would Desecrate: Papoura and the Shadow of Betrayal 1 year ago They would build a radar on the bones of Minos himself if it secured another defense contract. That is the… Tourists Alarmed as Crete’s Tourism Faces Threat from Illegal Migration Crisis 1 year ago Major tourism groups on Crete strongly oppose plans for migrant reception facilities, warning government officials about the risks to the… Next» « Previous