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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.

3 years ago

Violife Greek White a Top-10 World’s Best

Aleksandr Shatskih

Violife has been selected by abillion consumers around the world as one of the World’s 10 Best Vegan Cheese Awards 2022.

4 years ago

Cretan Green: Prickly Pear Extravaganza

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.

4 years ago

“Dining with the Ancient Greeks” by Maria Thermou Available in English

Phil Butler

Maria Thermou’s wonderful book “Dining with the Ancient Greeks” has now been published by Olkos Publications in English.

4 years ago

Critida Launches ELeNi – Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Children

Mihaela Lica Butler

Eleni by Critida is an extra virgin olive oil for children aged six months or older. The product is named for Eleni Andreadaki, the company’s owners daughter.

4 years ago

Greeks Eye London International Olive Oil Competition Recognition

Phil Butler

Coming up in May, the London International Olive Oil Competition (LIOOC 2021) guages the world’s best products and producers.

5 years ago

IOC Celebrates World Olive Oil Day Via Zoom Teleconference

Phil Butler

The International Olive Council (IOC) goes live with “The future of the olive sector” teleconference today.

5 years ago

Cretan Wine Experience at Karavitakis Winery September 12th

Argophilia Travel News

Coming up in the Podikiana Village of Platanias Municipality, Karavitakis Winery will host an event organized by Cretan Cooking Classes.

7 years ago

Sideroad Childhood Dreams on Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Angeliki Kleidoniari is not the first thing you see at Tzo Tavena – it’s Tomas. We stopped at Tzo Taverna on a whim – it’s on the left on the way from Heraklion to Hersonissos, right before Gouves, in a place called Kokkini Hani. It’s nothing much to look at from the street, but the […]

7 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

strong tourism season

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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