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Inside Kastelli Airport’s Grand Illusion

Iorgos Pappas

Kastelli Airport reappears in yet another “exclusive” TV investigation, promising to turn Crete into a Mediterranean air hub—eventually.

2 weeks ago

Staying Warm in Crete When the Mountains Breathe Frost

Arthur Butler

From wool blankets and rakomelo fires to laughter-filled kafeneia, warmth in Crete is more than heat—it is heritage.

2 weeks ago

Papoura Hill Under EU Parliament Scrutiny

Iorgos Pappas

Papadakis submitted two clear questions to the European Commission: For now, Papoura Hill stands quiet—its stones, perhaps, listening. But beneath that silence, Crete’s people continue to speak loudly, defending the soil that remembers who they were before radars, runways, and all the mode. Crete’s rugged heart beats again with protest drums. The island’s archaeologists, local […]

2 weeks ago

A Full-year Guide to Crete’s Aromatic Wild Herbs

Victoria Udrea

A month-by-month guide to thyme, oregano, sage, and pennyroyal — nature’s aromatic clock of the island.

2 weeks ago

The Cretan Knife Is a Blade That Cuts Through Time

Mihaela Lica Butler

“The knife is the most permanent, the most immortal, the most ingenious of all man’s creations.” — Yevgeny Zamyatin If Zamyatin had strolled through Chania’s alleys, he would have seen his words embodied in the Cretan knife. Forged in fire, hammered by stubborn hands, and inscribed with mantinades that slice into the heart, the knife […]

3 weeks ago

Cheese Beyond Graviera in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s cheese world goes far beyond Graviera. From xinomyzithra and anthotyro to kefalotyri, staka, and village specialties.

3 weeks ago

From Ancient Minoan Hives to Today’s Thyme Honey

Mihaela Lica Butler

The island’s bees still thrive on wild herbs, making honey as golden as its history.

3 weeks ago

University of Crete and Agios Nikolaos Join Forces for Lassithi History Center

Victoria Udrea

The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis

3 weeks ago

Flavors of Crete – Gastronomy – Culture – Tourism

Victoria Udrea

From October 13 to 18, Syntagma Metro becomes a window into the island’s authentic spirit.

3 weeks ago

Glowworms and Fireflies in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s valleys light up with fireflies and glowworms, tiny nocturnal sparks, known as pygolampídes and lampyrídes.

3 weeks ago

Wild Herbs Calendar of Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

A month by month journey through Crete’s wild herbs. Pennyroyal, sage, wild pepper, thyme, and oregano mark the seasons with scent, myth, and tradition.

3 weeks ago

The Art of Revving

Manuel Santos

The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

3 weeks ago

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Cruise Tourism in Chania Keeps Booming

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Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania in 2025, confirming its rise as a year-round port of call and testing local parking skills at the same time.

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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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Chania Runs Out of Space for Cruise Ships

2025-11-03 By Kostas Raptis

Nearly 400,000 passengers arrived in Chania by sea in 2025. Locals smiled, adjusted parking, and practiced saying “no problem” in six languages.

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Wealthy investors are buying slices of Crete for a visa and a view. Locals remain calm, armed with coffee, sarcasm, and better tans.

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