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Climate Change Leading to Olive Oil Shortage

Mihaela Lica Butler

Climate change has wreaked havoc on extra virgin olive oil production, causing an unprecedented crisis and prices reaching all-time highs.

2 years ago

Grim Scenario: Greece Could End Up Importing Olive Oil from China

Mihaela Lica Butler

Due to climate change, the Mediterranean region, including Greece, might eventually need to import olive oil from third countries like northern China,

2 years ago

Olive Oil Price Spikes Over 50% in a Year

Victoria Udrea

January 2024 saw a 50% increase in the price of olive oil in the EU compared to January 2023.

2 years ago

Alaska Airlines Announces Cloud Cruiser IPA

Victoria Udrea

Alaska Airlines is introducing its Cloud Cruiser IPA custom craft beer, brewed exclusively for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing

2 years ago

Olive Oil Prices 2024 High Due to Market Scarcity and Below Average Harvest

Mihaela Lica Butler

Olive oil prices 2024: The market dynamics from the end of 2023 continue, resulting in record-high valuations for refined and extra virgin olive oils.

2 years ago

Team Minoan – Crete to Represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS 2024

Victoria Udrea

Team Minoan Crete will represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS in Stuttgart, Germany, on February 2-7, 2024.

2 years ago

Cretan Fried Snails Recipe (Chochlioi boubouristi)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Fried Snails (Chochlioi boubouristi) are a seasonal delicacy you must try when visiting Crete.

2 years ago

HARIBO Starts 2024 with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Achievement and #HOWiHARIBO Art Contest

Iorgos Pappas

HARIBO entered 2024 with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement, launching its #HOWiHARIBO art contest with cash and sweet prizes.

2 years ago

Truffle Hunting in Crete’s Enchanting Wilderness

Mihaela Lica Butler

Truffle hunting in Crete offers a unique adventure in the Rouvas Forest, located in the heart of Crete.

2 years ago

Cretan Herbs: Uses and Benefits

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan herbs play a vital role in the well-being of our people, and I encourage you to savour them during your time in Crete.

2 years ago

Hellenic Food Authority: Warning and Consumer Protection Advice Against Olive Oil Fraud

Manuel Santos

The Hellenic Food Authority “EFET” warns consumers and businesses about olive oil adulteration and olive oil fraud.

2 years ago

Sitia’s Quest for Guinness World Records: Serving the Largest Kakavia

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Friday, August 18, Sitia’s central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR for the largest serving of kakavia.

2 years ago

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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