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At Koronekes, Crete’s Legacy Lives in Liquid Gold

Mihaela Lica Butler

Koronekes Olive Mill near Heraklion, Crete, is where tradition and organic methods create exceptional extra virgin olive oils.

6 months ago

2025 Mosquito Control Program in Crete Begins

Manuel Santos

Crete’s mosquito control program for 2025 begins, targeting mosquito hotspots to enhance public health and tourist areas.

6 months ago

Chania Municipal Market to Open in October?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Chania Municipal Market faces delays caused by archeological discoveries and construction mishaps, and the reopening keeps getting pushed back.

6 months ago

First Permanent Natura 2000 Staff Hired for Greece’s Protected Areas

Manuel Santos

Greece hires 340 permanent Natura 2000 staff for protected area management, led by Minister Theodoros Skylakakis.

6 months ago

Celebrate Clean Monday by the Sea at Karavolas

Argophilia Travel News

Join the City of Heraklion’s Clean Monday celebration at Karavolas by the sea! Traditional food, live music, and good vibes await.

7 months ago

NeaKriti Highlights Morosini Fountain’s Decline—Will Restoration Come Too Late?

Mihaela Lica Butler

NeaKriti reports mounting neglect of Heraklion’s iconic Morosini Fountain. Public outcry grows, but repairs remain in limbo.

7 months ago

Airbnb Offers 200 Cycladic Families Free Emergency Housing in Athens

Mihaela Lica Butler

200 Cycladic families displaced by earthquakes are receiving free emergency housing in Athens due to a collaboration between the Municipality and Airbnb.

7 months ago

Olive Oil Tastings Are Now Part of the Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

At the Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia, olive oil tastings immerse visitors in Crete’s cultural heart.

7 months ago

Elafonissi Beach Crowned No. 1 in the World for 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Elafonissi Beach in Crete has been named nr. 1 in the latest edition of Travelers’ Choice® Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025.

7 months ago

Dr. Vangelis Kyriakou on Mismanaged Media Narratives Amidst Seismic Crisis in the Cyclades

Mihaela Lica Butler

Dr. Vangelis Kyriakou exposes the damages caused by media hysteria surrounding weather and seismic activity in Greece.

7 months ago

Arbitrary Building Crackdown in Mykonos

Kostas Raptis

Theodoros Skylakakis, Minister of Environment, warns those engaging in arbitrary building in Mykonos of strict consequences, including demolition.

7 months ago

Sarakiniko: How Bureaucracy Fumbled Over Ecological Crime

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greek authorities scramble to define protection zones for natural landscapes after the Sarakiniko ecological crime.

7 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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