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If Only the Minoans Had Known of the Mediocrity to Come

Phil Butler

The fate of Crete’s most treasured archaeological sites is still in UNESCO limbo as planning, preparation and presentation of plans seem endless. Europe’s oldest temples/palaces, the monumental heritage they represent, appear to be in the hands of hapless bureaucrats. Like everything else here in Greece, progress is prioritized based on some invisible variable no one […]

Bramiana Dam Water Levels Plummet

Mihaela Lica Butler

Bramiana Dam in Ierapetra faces a sharp drop in water level, exposing the chapel of Prophet Elias and endangering agriculture and wildlife.

6.2 Magnitude Quake Rattles North Coast of Crete

Phil Butler

This morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake offshore of Elounda, Crete, violently shook almost the entire length of the Greek Island. The quake’s epicentre was 58 km Northeast of the quiet seaside resort town of Elounda. The event caused a tsunami alert warning tourists to stay away from popular seashore locations until the danger passes. Update: […]

Pancretan Karate Cup Set for May 17–18 in Heraklion

Phil Butler

Excitement among Karate practitioners and enthusiasts is building as Heraklion, Crete, prepares for a spectacular weekend of martial arts action. On May 17–18, the Pancretan Karate Cup will welcome karate athletes — from local clubs across Crete and visiting teams from beyond the island. The open series of competitions will take place at the Ta […]

Sfakia Finds Its Place on the International Speleological Map

Mihaela Lica Butler

Before Sfakia’s rise as a speleological hotspot, most headlines about the region involved goats, legends, and the occasional sheep with an attitude problem. But nothing puts a mountain village on the map—literally like a spot on the international speleological map—quite like the discovery of a vast underground abyss filled with secrets, mud, and the kind […]