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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.

1 week ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

1 week ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

1 week ago

Lovage the Forgotten Green With a Loyal Heart

Mihaela Lica Butler

Lovage is Romania’s most beloved herb, treasured for its bold flavor and deep roots in tradition.

3 weeks ago

A Lesson in Cretan Hospitality

Kostas Raptis

A winter drive in Crete led to a kafeneio with no food — until the owner cooked her own pork cutlets for hungry strangers.

1 month ago

Sitia Breaks Record with World’s Largest Fish Soup

Victoria Udrea

On August 17, Sitia served the world’s largest fish soup, reaffirming its place on Crete’s gastronomic map.

1 month ago

Artos tis Panagias Recipe: The Traditional Bread of Virgin Mary on August 15

Mihaela Lica Butler

Artos tis Panagias recipe—offering the story, history, and steps behind this aromatic Greek sweet bread, traditionally baked for August 15th festivities.

1 month ago

Sitia Brings Back the Legendary Kakavia Feast

Victoria Udrea

The city of Sitia invites food lovers to the 2025 Kakavia Festival, reviving the record-setting seafood tradition by serving the world’s largest Kakavia soup.

1 month ago

Return to Vira Potzi: When a Restaurant Becomes a Compass

Phil Butler

There’s a kind of place that disappears from memory the moment you try to share it. Not because it wasn’t real, but because it was too good to give away. Too whole. Too sacred. Vira Potzi in Ierapetra is one of those places — not just a restaurant, but a meeting point for the soul, […]

1 month ago

Agora Restaurant Group Expands to Bethesda, Maryland in 2026

Victoria Udrea

Agora Restaurant Group reveals plans to open a third Mediterranean restaurant in Maryland, at One Bethesda Metro Center in spring 2026

2 months ago

SEVITEL Calls for Strict Laws to Curb Greek Olive Oil Surplus

Victoria Udrea

Greek Olive Oil producers face fierce challenges in 2025 as SEVITEL reveals a massive surplus, falling prices, and weak demand.

2 months ago

Elounda Collection Leads Crete’s Move into Premium Gastronomic Tourism

Victoria Udrea

Elounda Collection redefines gastronomic tourism in Crete, with local products, international collaborations, and sustainable luxury.

2 months ago

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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Steps That will Help you to Get into the Real Estate Business

2025-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover practical steps to start your real estate career. Learn about licensing, networking, property investment, and market research to succeed in the real estate business.

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Hole on Agios Giannis Khostos Bridge Raises Safety Concerns

2025-09-24 By Arthur Butler

A visible hole and cracks on the Agios Giannis Khostos bridge in Heraklion worry drivers, though officials insist there is no structural risk. Repairs are scheduled under a €10 million works program.

Kolokytha Island

German Tourist Rescued After Fall on Kolokytha Island Trail

2025-09-24 By Manuel Santos

A 79-year-old German tourist was safely rescued after a fall on Kolokytha Island in Crete. Firefighters and EKAB paramedics ensured her safe transfer to hospital on September 23, 2025.

Zaros

Whispering Springs of Zaros

2025-09-24 By Manuel Santos

Zaros springs feed village fountains and a national bottled water brand. A lifeguard’s look at water you can hear and the quiet commerce around it.

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