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Dec. 9th in Athens: ‘In the Shadow of the Minotaur’ With Dr. Jan Driessen

Phil Butler

Coming December 9th to the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, Dr. Jan Driessen with a lecture on the archaeological finds at Sissi, Crete.

6 years ago

Crete’s Minoan Centers a Step Closer to Becoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Phil Butler

The long process of achieving UNESCO World Heritage status for Crete’s Minoan palatial centers may be a step closer to completion.

6 years ago

A Magnitude 6.0 Crete Earthquake Rocks Distant Cities

Phil Butler

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit off the western coast of Crete at just after 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27th.

6 years ago

King Sarpedon and Rumors of Empires Lost and Won

Phil Butler

Scholars unveil more and more to help us understand antiquity. But our legacy remains in the ethereal playground of King Sarpedon.

6 years ago

5th Meeting for the Archaeological Work in Crete Going On in Rethymno

Phil Butler

From November 21st – 24th in Rethymno, the 5th meeting on Archaeological Work in Crete takes place at the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.

6 years ago

Airbnb Writing on Expedia’s, Bookings’ and Hoteliers’ Profit Walls

Phil Butler

Airbnb, the online brokerage dreamed up by schoolmates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia has apparently eclipsed Expedia’s booked room nights.

6 years ago

Minoan End Times: A Look Into the Primordial Soup of the Gods

Phil Butler

A catastrophe of unimaginable devastation may have put an end to humanity’s brightest moment – the mysterious Minoan Civilization.

6 years ago

‘Contemporary Minoans’ Event Fascinates Audience at the Museum of London

Phil Butler

Held earlier this month in London, the cultural event “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration”, saw renowned academics, artists, and designers, gather to honor fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki. Organized at the initiative of Cultural Organisation Branding Heritage (BH) Sought to further explore how the Minoans, the first European civilization, inspires creativity even to this day. Conducted with […]

6 years ago

Is the Greece Tourism Ministery Behind Donkeys On Sustainability?

Phil Butler

Greece tourism ministry says sustainable tourism is a Non-negotiable priority. But, are Greece’s officials negotiating growth?

6 years ago

Visit Archanes for a Sampling of Sacred Cretan Village Life

Phil Butler

One of Crete’s most idyllic and picturesque villages, Archanes is a manmade wonder in the middle of an Eden-like natural paradise.

6 years ago

New Archaeological Museum of Chania Fast-Tracked by Culture Minister

Phil Butler

Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Medoni has announced a feaster track for the opening of the Archaeological Museum of Chania.

6 years ago

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos: A Story of Future Crete

Phil Butler

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos is a novel embracing the hidden secrets of the mysterious Minoan Civilization. It’s a journey into possibility.

6 years ago

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Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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