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Governor Stavros Arnautakis Honors Three Heroes of Ano Asites

Phil Butler

Crete’s Regional Governor, Stavros Arnautakis, attended a ceremony in Ano Asites village to unveil the busts of three heroic chieftains.

1 year ago

Breaking News: Storm Elias Hits Greece Hard

Victoria Udrea

The storm Elias has caused severe damage in many regions, with Evia being the most affected. The catastrophic effects will continue.

2 years ago

Breaking News: Olive Oil Prices Skyrocket in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Olive oil prices surge as production decreases, creating a risk of shortage on store shelves. This phenomenon is not limited to Spain; it also affects Greece. The cost of olive oil in Greece and Europe has steadily increased due to a significant decrease in production this year. Producers sell the oil for 8 to 10 […]

2 years ago

Peskesi Organic Farm: Pioneering Regenerative and Biodynamic Agriculture on Crete Island 

Mihaela Lica Butler

Peskesi Organic Farm is at the forefront of implementing regenerative and biodynamic agriculture practices on the beautiful island of Crete.

2 years ago

Winter: The Season for Olive Harvest in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The calendar may say winter as November arrives in Crete, but the temperature still hovers around a comfortable 20-23°C. And according to the locals, this means one thing: olive harvest season.

2 years ago

Greece Showing Off at 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games

Phil Butler

The Mediterranean Beach Games in Heraklion, Crete, are turning out to be a gold rush for Greece (10 golds).

2 years ago

Cretan Hound “Peristeris” Shows Cretans How Excellence is Done

Phil Butler

A Cretan Hound named “Peristeris” delivered excellence at the World Dog Show 2023 despite limited support.

2 years ago

Greek Officials Sustaining Ineptness at Solving People’s Problems

Phil Butler

In Crete, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the island’s governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, met recently to hammer out a strategy to make Crete into a model sustainable tourism destination. Kefalogiannia offered this statement to reporters:  “We’re here today to lay the foundations so that Crete becomes a model of sustainable tourism development.”  She also pointed […]

2 years ago

New Covid Strain and the Urgent Call for the Return of Masks in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Scientists in Greece are calling for reintroducing mask-wearing as a crucial preventive measure against new strains of COVID-19, particularly Eris and BA.6 substrains.

2 years ago

Sept. 9-16 the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games “Heraklion 2023”

Phil Butler

Heraklion , Crete is hosting the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games 2023 from September 9 to 16. More than 1,500 top athletes will be competing.

2 years ago

Cyprus’s Cavo Zoe Delivers On Regenerative Tourism Promise

Phil Butler

Cavo Zoe Seaside Hotel in Cyprus becomes award winning example of what regenerative tourism means – giving back.

2 years ago

Do You Believe in Mermaids? Vritomartis, the Nymph of Gortys

Mihaela Lica Butler

Vritomartis was a mermaid and a Minoan Goddess of mountains and hunting who fled from King Minos and became a protector of fishermen and hunters.

2 years ago

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2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

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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