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Food

Beans and Horta: The Low-Key Dish That Tastes Like a Hug

Mihaela Lica Butler

Learn how to make a simple beans and horta main packed with flavor. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, budget-friendly, hearty meal.

4 months ago

How the Hellenic National Bakery Team Baked Their Way to Global Glory

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Hellenic National Bakery Team soared to 5th place at the Bread in the City – Bakery World Cup held in Rimini, Italy, in January 2025.

4 months ago

How to Buy a Bakery and Turn It Into a Tourist Hotspot

Victoria Udrea

Learn how to buy a bakery and transform it into a local favorite for tourists. Practical tips to ensure success.

4 months ago

A Flavor-Packed Guide to the Mediterranean Classic Greek Dolmades (With Recipe)

Mihaela Lica Butler

This Greek Dolmades recipe brings a taste of authentic Mediterranean flavors straight to your table—simple, satisfying, and worth every bite.

5 months ago

The Heartiest Greek Lentil Soup You’ll Ever Eat

Mihaela Lica Butler

Try the best Greek lentil soup (Fakes) recipe! Healthy, hearty, and easy to make, this classic fakes is packed with flavor.

5 months ago

How Culinary Presentation Can Take Hospitality From Fine to Unforgettable

Victoria Udrea

For hospitality businesses, the culinary presentation does more than impress; it shapes how guests connect with the brand.

5 months ago

11th Standardized Olive Oil Competition in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

The 11th Standardized Olive Oil Competition, open to producers and businesses, will take place in Crete from March 21 to 23, 2025.

6 months ago

Olive Oil Prices Might Level Out Soon

Manuel Santos

Olive oil prices might level out soon, but global trade disputes and tariffs keep Spain’s oil market on edge.

6 months ago

A Food Lover’s Guide to the Mediterranean

Victoria Udrea

For food lovers planning their next trip, the Mediterranean is the escape that offers unforgettable meals and vibrant local culture.

7 months ago

Horta Time: Ascolympros, an Autumn Treat

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ascolympros offers both culinary and health benefits. Its versatility in dishes make it a valuable addition to many meals

7 months ago

An Ancient Saudi Arabian Olive Tree Becomes Landmark

Manuel Santos

An ancient olive tree in the Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia is a unique landmark, a striking reminder of the region’s role in olive oil production.  Located at Wadi Al Zeeta, the Arabian olive tree is considered a significant landmark. Saudi Al Arabiya TV recently ran a story on the tree, which is thought to […]

7 months ago

Crete Attempts UNESCO Recognition for Sfakianes Pites

Victoria Udrea

Crete attempts to gain recognition on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for its famous Sfakianes pites (Σφακιανές πίτες).

7 months ago

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Stories of Interest

Ancient Lyktos

Treasures from the Roman Period Unearthed at Ancient Lyktos (Photos)

2025-06-24 By Manuel Santos

Ancient Lyktos reveals stunning Roman-era finds after a five-year excavation led by Professor Angelos Chaniotis.

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The Cretan Chupacabra: Shepherds Speak of Shadows in the White Mountains

2025-06-24 By Phil Butler

Strange sightings, missing livestock, and echoes of ancient myth blur the lines between legend and reality in Crete’s Asteroussia range. For years, shepherds in the remote southern highlands of Crete — particularly in the Asteroussia and White Mountains — have spoken of something… unusual. Fast-moving shadows. Livestock found drained of blood, but left unbroken. Dogs […]

Greece wildfires

Wildfires Rage on Chios and Crete: Villages Evacuated

2025-06-24 By Phil Butler

Fires raged across two of Greece’s iconic islands over the past 48 hours, prompting mass evacuations, severe infrastructure damage, and a nationwide emergency response. On Chios, the blaze erupted with terrifying speed, forcing residents from 17 villages, including Dafnonas, Nea Moni, Resta, and Agia Paraskevi. Flames reached as far as the Monastery of Agios Markos, […]

Klidonas fire jumping illustration

Chania Revives Klidonas Tradition in Chalepa on June 25

2025-06-24 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Chania hosts a revival of the Klidonas tradition in Chalepa on Wednesday, June 25, at the Chania Municipal Nursing Home square.

Agios Nikolaos drone view

Agios Nikolaos Launches Thematic Tours Guided by Locals

2025-06-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Volunteer tourist guides, historians, and locals will shape Agios Nikolaos thematic tours, beginning summer 2025.

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