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Food

How Greek Monastic Cuisine Captivated the Culinary Elite of Northern Italy

Mihaela Lica Butler

GNTO and Aldemar Resorts brought their interactive Sympossio roadshow to elite culinary academies in Milan and Turin.

6 days ago

Greek Olive Oil Producers Are Hoarding, and Traders Are Panicking

Victoria Udrea

A pride-fueled stalemate has paralyzed the Greek olive oil market, while Spanish producers dominate with steady prices and massive oil reserves.

2 weeks ago

Produce Pinchers Ignore Basic Market Etiquette

Mihaela Lica Butler

A blunt look at the unsanitary and wasteful habit of handling produce in Greek supermarkets and farmers’ markets.

1 month ago

Healing Secrets of Quinces, From Chania to the Windowsill

Mihaela Lica Butler

From ancient Greek rituals in Chania to modern superfood data, explore the magic of the winter’s golden apple, Cydonia, the quince.

2 months ago

Bakers Demand Support as Rising Costs Threaten Bread Prices in Greece

Victoria Udrea

Greek bakers warn of rising bread prices as energy and raw material costs increase. Industry calls for government support to keep bakeries viable.

2 months ago

Another Ceremony, Another Reminder That Greece Has Food

Victoria Udrea

Tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni says gastronomy and wine remain key pillars of Greek tourism during the Golden Toques 2026 ceremony.

2 months ago

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.

4 months ago

Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire

Victoria Udrea

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

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

5 months 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.

5 months ago

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Hersonissos Signs €560,000 Infrastructure Contract to Repair 2020 Storm Damage

2026-06-04 By Kostas Raptis

Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by the severe floods of October and November… 2020.

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Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

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Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

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Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]

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Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters and two vehicles responded.

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