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Pears, the Golden Fruit of Quiet Summers

Arthur Butler

Explore Greece’s beloved pears: their varieties, health benefits, and how they transform both sweet and savory dishes.

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October Flights to Greece Rise 5.3%

Kostas Raptis

Airdata Tracker by INSETE shows a 5.3% increase in international flight seats to Greece in October 2025, signaling a longer tourist season.

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Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

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Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]

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Argophilia Goes Offline from Banner Ads

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Connection terminated. Argophilia’s witty response to banner ads: no flashing GIFs, no clickbait skies—just pure storytelling, handcrafted in Crete.

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Engagement Traditions Around the World

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Engagement traditions explained, highlighting ceremony flow, family roles, plus how communities adapt rituals today while honoring roots.

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Cretan Olive Oil PGI Recognition Brings Strict Standards

Mihaela Lica Butler

With PGI recognition secured, Cretan olive oil enters a new era of strict controls. Expert Nikos Bounakis says producers must adapt practices.

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Bolzano in Italy Plans a Dog Tourism Tax in 2026

Iorgos Pappas

From 2026, Bolzano in Italy will charge a €1.50 daily tourist dog tax and €100 annually for residents to curb overtourism and fund new parks.

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

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Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

2 weeks ago

Sleeping in the Trees, Dining Under the Stars: Ritz-Carlton’s Masai Mara Debut

Arthur Butler

The Ritz-Carlton introduces its first safari retreat in Kenya’s Masai Mara. With treetop suites, Maasai rituals, private safaris, and conservation initiatives, it blends luxury with wilderness.

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Robert Redford Remembered: Five Months in Heraklion and a Lifetime of Cinema

Victoria Udrea

Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford, who has died at 89, once told Greek Reporter he had lived in Heraklion, Crete, for five months in the 1960s.

4 weeks ago

Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete

Victoria Udrea

Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.

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Thonga Beach Lodge and Mabibi Community Turn Heritage into Future

Iorgos Pappas

At South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Thonga Beach Lodge and the Mabibi community unite to protect turtles, preserve heritage, and prove that tourism can fuel both pride and paychecks.

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Aposelemis Wetland Event Unites Science, Education, and Culture in Crete

2025-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Hersonissos invites visitors to a two-day event, “Aposelemis Wetland – A Liquid Treasure of Life,” exploring Crete’s most underrated natural habitat through science, education, and local culture.

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Crete Mayors and MPs Clash with Athens Over Radar Installation on Papoura Hill

2025-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

After a ministerial decision approved radar works on Papoura Hill, Crete’s mayors and MPs accused the government of betraying agreements to protect the Minoan site.

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Emergency Funding for Sfakia to Tackle Rising Migrant Arrivals

2025-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Greece’s Migration Ministry approved €150,000 in emergency aid to help the Municipality of Sfakia, Crete, manage rising migratory flows through the region.

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Papoura Hill Under EU Parliament Scrutiny

2025-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Papadakis submitted two clear questions to the European Commission: For now, Papoura Hill stands quiet—its stones, perhaps, listening. But beneath that silence, Crete’s people continue to speak loudly, defending the soil that remembers who they were before radars, runways, and all the mode. Crete’s rugged heart beats again with protest drums. The island’s archaeologists, local […]

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A Full-year Guide to Crete’s Aromatic Wild Herbs

2025-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

A month-by-month guide to thyme, oregano, sage, and pennyroyal — nature’s aromatic clock of the island.

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