After the Vorizia shootings, German outlets paint Crete as the Wild South. Locals respond with coffee, calm, and a polite shrug.
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HMS Prince of Wales Anchors at Souda Bay
The British carrier HMS Prince of Wales is at Souda. Here’s how ship visits and local protests affect sightseeing, transport, and where to stand with a camera — responsibly.
Why ELTA Is Shutting 204 Branches
The planned shutdown of 20 ELTA branches across Crete has prompted strong reactions from Laiki Syspeirosi, which warns of deepening isolation for rural communities.
Mick Jagger Visits Ancient Eleutherna Museum in Crete
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took a surprise tour of the Ancient Eleutherna Museum in Rethymno, dazzling locals and baffling archaeologists.
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 to have ingested a toxic substance, likely snail pesticide, near the local airport.
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 once covering the Cretan landscape.
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 turn waste into warmth.
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