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 […]
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Climate Challenges for Crete’s Olive Farmers
Cretan olive farmers are in crisis. Extreme weather, with relentless heat and severe drought, threatens to destroy their olive harvests.
Greece Enforces Goat and Sheep Transport Ban to Contain PPR
To contain the highly contagious infection Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Greece prohibits the transportation of sheep and goats across the country.
Fire Risk Alert: High Fire Risk in Multiple Regions
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
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 […]
Greece’s Water Crisis Deepens
Prolonged high temperatures combined with reduced rainfall are exacerbating the water crisis in Greece especially as the summer tourist season peaks.
Addressing Water Scarcity in Crete: Innovative Air-to-water Solutions
Crete’s municipalities could address water scarcity by exploring better options, like air-to-water generators instead of blaming empty dams.
Urgent Call for Water Management in Crete
Update: for a possible solution, please read Addressing Water Scarcity in Crete: Innovative Air-to-water Solutions The chronic water scarcity in Crete continues to escalate. Crete’s reservoirs started showing signs of severe depletion as early as March, foreshadowing a harsh summer ahead. The current state of the reservoirs is alarming and insufficient to address the island’s […]
Dive Into Pool Workouts for a Refreshing Summer Exercise
Pool Workouts: recommendations include pool walking, water treading, resistance training, aquatic dumbbells, and tricep dips.
Staying Cool in Extreme Heat Without Air Conditioning
In 2024, extreme heat waves are a global challenge, affecting regions from the U.S. to India. Drawing from the age-old wisdom of cultures well-versed in combating heat, here are some practical strategies to beat the heat. It’s crucial to keep hydrated, but water isn’t the only option: Cooling Techniques: Water and Architecture Staying cool during […]
Greek Islands Grapple with Water Shortages Amid Heatwave
Following Greece’s earliest heatwave in June, several Greek islands face a dire water shortage crisis. Sifnos, Leros, Sami, and parts of Crete have declared states of emergency as water supplies dwindle. Islanders are urgently calling for government intervention. Water levels are critically low across Attica, including Athens. Naxos in the South Aegean endure a severe […]
To the Tourism Minister’s Chagrin – Greeks Shunning More Tourists
All our warnings to Greek officials about unsustainable policies went unnoticed. Now there’s a fervor among Greeks to fix overtourism.
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