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Greek Olive Oil Prices Slide as Spain Closes the Gap

Victoria Udrea

Greek extra-virgin olive oil falls to €3.65/kg, while Chania reaches €3.70/kg. Spanish and Italian prices are also declining.

1 week ago

Glass or Tin? The Best Container for Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Victoria Udrea

Should you buy extra virgin olive oil in dark glass bottles or tin cans? We break down the pros, cons, and science behind preserving EVOO freshness.

2 weeks ago

Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

3 weeks ago

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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

4 months 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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FORTH Research Submersible Invites Heraklion to Explore the Venetian Harbor Seabed

2026-09-06 By Iorgos Pappas

FORTH Research ROV Explores Heraklion Venetian Harbor Seabed

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Why Heraklion Cruise Ships Are Taking an Unplanned Detour

2026-09-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Cruise traffic in Heraklion is down. Why? Because global geopolitics and Greek port fees made sailing into a conflict zone look like a better vacation option.

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Man Found Unconscious in Sea off Chania

2026-09-06 By Manuel Santos

A man around 35 was found unconscious in the sea at Agioi Apostoloi in Chania. Swimmers alerted authorities and he was taken to Chania Hospital.

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Greek Navy Frigate Kimon Arrives at Souda Bay

2026-09-05 By Manuel Santos

The Greek Navy’s advanced frigate Kimon arrived at Souda Port in Chania, showcasing its modern air defense and anti-submarine capabilities.

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Aivazovsky’s Arkadi Painting Returns to the Place that Inspired It

2026-09-05 By Victoria Udrea

Ivan Aivazovsky’s 1867 painting The Explosion of Arkadi Monastery is on display at Arkadi Monastery for three months.

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