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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.

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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.

1 month ago

Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire

Victoria Udrea

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

1 month 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 month 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 month 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.

2 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months ago

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Anti-war Rally Announced in Chania on March 12 at 19:00

2026-03-11 By Arthur Butler

Anti-war rally in Chania on March 12 at Municipal Market Square. Protests planned in Heraklion and Rethymno amid concerns over Souda Base.

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Firka Fortress Rebuilt Digitally to Show Venetian-Era Chania

2026-03-11 By Kostas Raptis

HMU researchers created a 3D reconstruction of Firka Fortress in Chania using 17th century maps, revealing the monument as it looked during Venetian rule.

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Crete Shows Resilience While Everyone Watches Oil Prices

2026-03-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an action plan for a possible crisis in 2026.

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Antiwar Protest Planned in Heraklion Over Middle East Conflict

2026-03-10 By Iorgos Pappas

Associations in Heraklion call for antiwar rally on March 12 at Eleftherias Square, demanding Greece’s disengagement from Middle East military operations.

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Antiwar Rally Planned in Rethymno Over Middle East Tensions

2026-03-10 By Iorgos Pappas

Unions in Rethymno call for an anti-war rally on March 12, demanding an end to attacks on Iran and Greece’s military involvement.

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