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Honey Wars in Cyprus

Victoria Udrea

Cypriot honey sells for €10/kg, but imports can arrive at €1.39. Climate stress cuts production, and beekeepers fight for survival in 2026.

5 days ago

Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire

Victoria Udrea

Arnaia in Halkidiki is shaping a new food identity around Cholomondas wild mushrooms and truffles.

6 days ago

The 5-Stop Food Trick in Heraklion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Save money in Heraklion by taking any bus five stops out of the center. Find neighborhood tavernas, better prices, and real local food.

1 week ago

Singapore’s Kryston Catering Launches Chinese New Year Menus for 2026

Victoria Udrea

Kryston Catering launches 2026 Chinese New Year halal catering menus in Singapore from Jan 16 to Mar 8, featuring reunion feasts, buffets, yusheng and early-order perks.

1 week ago

Do Plants Feel Pain?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plants do not experience pain as animals do, but they sense damage, defend themselves, and communicate threats.

3 weeks ago

Why Greeks Put a Coin Inside the Vasilopita

Victoria Udrea

The story behind the Vasilopita coin, from Saint Basil and miracles to why Greeks still slice cake for luck every New Year.

3 weeks ago

Do Snails Feel Pain? What Science Says — and What It Means for Tradition and Taste

Victoria Udrea

Studies suggest snails can learn, remember, and respond to harmful stimuli. What science says about pain, intelligence, and Cretan food traditions.

3 weeks ago

Greek Honey Is an Ecosystem in a Jar

Victoria Udrea

Greek honey reflects a vast beekeeping tradition, supporting ecosystems, rural communities, and biodiversity while offering proven nutritional benefits.

3 weeks ago

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana Earns Thailand’s First Michelin Star for Italian Cuisine

Victoria Udrea

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes the first Italian restaurant in Thailand to earn a Michelin star.

4 weeks ago

Vasilopita, the Cake That Opens the Greek New Year

Victoria Udrea

Learn what Vasilopita is, why Greeks bake it for New Year, and how the hidden coin became a symbol of luck and shared fortune.

1 month ago

Vineria all’ Amarone and the Slow Descent Into Taste

Mihaela Lica Butler

Vineria all’ Amarone offers a sensory way to stay connected to place, craft, and restraint without constant movement.

1 month ago

Olive Oil Prices Are Finally Calming Down

Victoria Udrea

Olive oil prices dropped, but farmers struggle and consumers flinch. A season that feels better and worse at the same time.

1 month ago

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Stories of Interest

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After the Storm, Heraklion Wakes Up Under a Blanket of African Dust

2026-01-22 By Iorgos Pappas

Only hours after the storm wrecked parts of Crete with savage winds and rough seas, African dust rolled in and sealed the city under a thick, suffocating haze.

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Crete Heads to Dublin for Holiday World Show 2026

2026-01-22 By Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete joins Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin on Jan 23–25. Find Crete at Stand F1 for travel updates, contacts, and tips.

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Wild Winds Hit Crete as Trees Fall in Arkalochori

2026-01-22 By Arthur Butler

Gale-force winds hit Crete today, snapping trees in Arkalochori. Authorities urge extreme caution in travel due to dangerous gusts.

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What Is Happening With The Weather In Greece Right Now

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

A severe weather wave is hammering Greece with heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow and gale winds, forcing snow chains, ferry suspensions and school closures.

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Gavdos Port Hit by Storm Chaos as Boats Sink and a Car Is Swept Away

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

Storm chaos in Gavdos. Karave port has been battered by strong southwesterly winds, with reports of 10 boats sinking and a parked car swept into the sea as waves overtopped the breakwater.

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