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Greeks – Get Vaccinated Now, Not for the Schmuck Politicians, for All of Us

Phil Butler

Greeks, get vaccinated. Not for the Schmuck Politicians who have fumbled on COVID. For all of us subject to new more deadly variants.

4 years ago

Post-pandemic Recovery Strategies for Greek Hoteliers

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 hit the global economy hard, and most industries will suffer its effects for a long time. This is particularly true in small countries, which depend largely on niche incomes like travel and hospitality. For example, Greek hoteliers already face the hardships of closed doors and empty rooms.  According to Statista, the total contribution of […]

4 years ago

Read This If You Care About the Greece of Tomorrow

Phil Butler

If the Greece of tomorrow is to retain the same touristic value it enjoys today, a more sustainable model must be created.

4 years ago

Why Hotel Websites Need a Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Platform

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hotel websites need a solid CRO program to improve the user experience until website visitors book rooms or take other actions that lead to more direct online sales and a higher ROI.

4 years ago

Still More Incredible Crete Instagram Magic From 2021

Phil Butler

More Crete wonders from shares on Instagram. From Amari to Falasarna, and beyond, Crete is just incredible.

4 years ago

Greece’s Mitsotakis Apologizes For “Somebody” Letting His Country Burn

Phil Butler

As Greece wildfires destroy his country, Greece’s Prime Minister apologizes for governmental failures. Meanwhile, firefighters battle the blazes.

4 years ago

Armageddon 2021: Welcome to Greece

Phil Butler

COVID, the waves, the Delta variant, heat waves, wildfires, mediocre leaders, Greece is set for Armageddon.

4 years ago

Turkey Wildfires Are the Worst Ever – Experts Say It’s Only the Beginning

Phil Butler

Wildfires are ravaging areas of southern Turkey. According to the reports, unprecedented fires have forced tourists and locals to evacuate.

4 years ago

Ios Island Becomes the Next Beach Party Greek Officials Can’t Stop

Phil Butler

Greek Minister Mihalis Chrysohoidis says Ios Island may be the next to see reinstitute strict measures to push back COVID-19 cases.

4 years ago

Dear Kyriakos Mitsotakis – Feel Free to Blame Failure on Cosmic Rays Now

Phil Butler

More fumbling from Greece’s leadership may indicate some form of cosmic mind control ray is making them just this dumb.

4 years ago

Ambrosia At the Hands Of the Small Gods of Crete

Phil Butler

A story of one of the “small gods of Crete,” Anna Karfaki, the oracle of Amoudara, who owns one of island’s best tavernas.

4 years ago

Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021

Phil Butler

A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete is a vacation paradise.

4 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Bookings for Greece Slowing Due to Middle East Tensions

2026-03-17 By Manuel Santos

Travel demand for Greece has entered a wait-and-see phase as tensions in the Middle East affect bookings and key tourism markets.

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Major Hersonissos Project Faces Delays After Archaeological Discoveries

2026-03-17 By Victoria Udrea

Redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone is delayed by archaeology, bureaucracy and lack of coordination.

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Allergy Season Starts Early

2026-03-16 By Victoria Udrea

Spring allergy season is starting early in Greece. Doctors advise preparing before symptoms begin, as pollen levels rise with warmer weather.

Mastabas green space

New Green Space Under Construction in Mastabas

2026-03-16 By Arthur Butler

Works continue on a new green space in Mastabas, Heraklion. Officials say no parking spaces will be lost, a statement drivers will read twice.

Heraklion Weekly Update

Heraklion Projects Update

2026-03-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion announces progress on VOAK works, parking plans, road repairs, and waste policy, as the city continues its slow battle with traffic, infrastructure, and reality.

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