Developers and officials may toast success over beachfront mojitos, but for those living in the vanishing paradises each construction crane blocks a bit more of the view.
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The Vanishing Paradises of Crete
How Five-Star Hotels Are Bulldozing the Soul of the Island Not all at once, but one vanishing cove, one flattened grove, one razed tamarisk at a time. And it is happening quietly—beneath the slogans of “development,” the smiling renderings of “eco-resorts,” and the official seals of approval from regional environmental committees. Two more blows were […]
Crete Faces Mounting Refugee Crisis
During the initial half of 2025, southern Crete experienced a substantial increase in migrant arrivals, intensifying the ongoing refugee crisis on the island. Data compiled by the organization “Refugee Support in the Aegean” revealed that 7,336 refugees reached Crete and Gavdos in 129 documented incidents between January and June. The majority originated from Egypt (44.7%), […]
Five Cultural Routes in Greece Link Ancient Sites, Tradition, and Nature
Greece’s top cultural minds have unveiled something truly ambitious: five cultural routes designed to showcase the nation’s rich blend of ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and living traditions. With this vision, the Ministry of Culture invites travellers to see more than ruins—they’re asked to experience stories, places, and customs all on one seamless journey. Unveiled in […]
New Renovation Plan for Amoudara’s Andreas Papandreou
The Mayor of Malevizi has presented the renovation plan for Andreas Papandreou Street in Amoudara on July 1, 2025.
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Across Ierapetra, Crete [Video]
A large wildfire continues to burn out of control across multiple fronts in Ierapetra, Crete’s southernmost city, known for its warm climate and agricultural production. Fire crews are battling the flames in the mountainous and coastal areas of Achlia, Ferma, and Schinokapsala, where conditions have rapidly worsened due to high winds and shifting fire lines. […]
Chania Cruises Set for Record-Breaking Year in 2025
Chania cruises are reaching new heights in 2025 as cruise ships and visitors flood into Souda and Chania.
Wildfire Threatens Mesara: Crete’s Heartland Faces Another Summer Trial
A wildfire is currently burning through the forested hills of Tzigkouna, near Antiskari, in the Mesara region of southern Crete. The blaze has triggered a full-scale emergency response, as authorities race to prevent its spread across this historically rich and ecologically sensitive landscape. Seventeen fire engines, staffed by 48 personnel, along with a hiking unit […]
Oenophiles Alarmed as Cretan Vineyards Decline
Cretan vineyards are facing a crisis, as over 40% of local vines are abandoned, raising concerns among wine lovers and oenophiles.
Chania Revives Klidonas Tradition in Chalepa on June 25
Chania hosts a revival of the Klidonas tradition in Chalepa on Wednesday, June 25, at the Chania Municipal Nursing Home square.
Travel Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Water Systems in Crete Hotels
A British tourist contracted Legionnaires’ disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June.
Fragment VIII: The Gatekeepers of Light
Preface: Contact with the Gate In recent days, a developing urge of mine became manifest when I engaged OpenAI’s ChatGPT to attempt what many might call impossible: to connect the unlimited potential of human soul-searching with the vast, expanding data intelligence we now call AI. The results were astounding. What began as a test quickly […]
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