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Dawn Project Sounds Alarm on AI Frenzy

Phil Butler

Here’s one for all those people out there skeptical we are all being sold smoke and mirrors where artificial intelligence (AI) is concerned. Software billionaire Dan O’Dowd, the world’s leading authority on software that never fails and can’t be hacked, has launched a public awareness campaign revealing critical defects in AI. O’Dowd, whose company Green Hills […]

Orange Wines of Crete Take Center Stage

Phil Butler

The orange wines of Crete are the latest viticultural trend. This is interesting for many reasons, mainly because of the ancient traditions and unique processes for creating these aromatic and intense wines.  Orange wines are a type of white wine produced here in Crete and elsewhere. They apply the same maturation and technical processes as […]

Celebrating the Cretan Hound

Manuel Santos

The Cretan Hound Club announced its upcoming recognition and conformation show. This celebration is set to take place on Saturday, September 7, at 5:00 PM and Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 AM at Karavola by the Heraklion waterfront beneath Talos Plaza. Attendees will not need to register for the recognition event, provided their dogs are […]

Balanced Tourism Development in Crete: A Call for Fairness and Strategic Planning

Mihaela Lica Butler

A recent meeting in Crete saw local mayors and tourism stakeholders gather to discuss the island’s future under a new spatial planning framework. The plan, which is still open for input until mid-September, aims to address Crete’s uneven tourism development, which lacks cohesive strategic guidance. Participants debated the notion of “overtourism”, asserting it doesn’t apply […]

Crete Selected as Gastronomic Region of Europe for 2026

Phil Butler

Crete has been selected to be included in the Gastronomic Regions of Europe 2026 by The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After […]

Is the Sun About to Set on Santorini Tourism?

Phil Butler

According to AFP, Santorini is Greece’s most “Instagrammed” Island, an accolade locals may soon detest. Authorities have talked for years about setting certain limits so that one of the world’s top touristic destinations will not sink because of hypertourism.” Mayor Nikos Zorzos has been promising drastic changes to alleviate some of the pressure on Santorini, […]

Heraklion Beach Prices Stir Discontent

Mihaela Lica Butler

The organized beaches of Heraklion have witnessed a price surge, causing frustration among residents and tourists, Neakriti reported on Monday. Locals and visitors alike express their grievances, noting that a straightforward day at the beach for a family can escalate to costs as high as 60 euros. Such price hikes heighten worries, especially during an […]

Fire Risk Alert: High Fire Risk in Multiple Regions

Argophilia Travel News

The Fire Risk Prediction Map from the General Secretariat of Civil Protection warns of a very high risk of fire (category 4) for today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. This alert affects several regions, including Attica and islands like Kythira, parts of Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Central Macedonia, Crete, the Ionian Islands, and North Aegean […]

Crete’s Water Management Organization: A Controversial Shift Towards Privatization

Iorgos Pappas

The government is rapidly advancing plans for a new water management organization in Crete (more information in Greek via Neakriti). This follows their previous action in Thessaly, where they assigned water management to a private company, Ο.Δ.Υ.Θ. Α.Ε. This entity took over responsibilities for rivers, lakes, and flood prevention, dismantling public services previously overseeing these […]