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Food

Some Malaysian Eats You Shouldn’t Miss

Victoria Udrea

If you’re doing a Southeast Asia tour, you’ve undoubtedly been enjoying a fantastic culinary adventurein the region. When you feel it’s finally time to bid goodbye to pad thai and your Bangkok condo,consider making Malaysia your next stop. We promise you’ll have an equally satisfyingexperience when it comes to exploring Malaysian cuisine. Here’s what you […]

1 year ago

No Greek Mussels on the Market in 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heatwaves struck Greece in July, pushing sea temperatures above 30°C in the Thermaic Gulf—temperatures too high for mussel survival.

1 year ago

Why Eating Pomegranates Can Boost Your Health and Lifespan

Mihaela Lica Butler

Autumn is a season of abundance and the right time to eat fruit otherwise unavailable fresh through the year. Pomegranates ripen from September to December and longevity experts champion the fruit for its potential to promote healthier aging and other health benefits backed by extensive studies. A study based in the United States found a […]

1 year ago

Crete Celebrates Wine Tourism Day 2024 Tomorrow

Phil Butler

The Wine Roads of Greece wineries, plus hundreds of other wineries in Europe, will participate in World Wine Tourism Day on November 10th.

1 year ago

Starbucks Holiday Menu Returns

Argophilia Travel News

Starbucks holiday menu returns Nov. 7 with new refreshers and delightful seasonal pastries sure to warm any festive heart.

1 year ago

Climate Change Threatens Greek Saffron from Kozani

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek saffron from Kozani faces numerous issues triggered by climate change and droughts that have hindered growth and production.

1 year ago

Greek Olive Growers Demand Drought Compensation

Iorgos Pappas

In a desperate cry for help, olive growers in Greece urge the government to provide drought-related compensation. As Romania secures 400 million euros from the EU to aid its drought-stricken crops, Greek olive producers face a harsh reality. EU Approval Secures Relief for Parched Romanian Farmers The EU will provide 400 million euros in relief […]

1 year ago

Greek Feta Cheese Generates €1bn in Overseas Sales

Argophilia Travel News

In the last ten years, feta cheese sales have surged by an astounding 700%, to €1 billion from €142 million in 2014.

1 year ago

Souvlaki Prices Escalate in Greece

Manuel Santos

As souvlaki prices rise, tourists may need to seek alternatives that offer an authentic taste while staying within budget.

1 year ago

Heat Waves and Drought Devastate Greece’s 2024 Chestnut Harvest

Iorgos Pappas

In Greece, the scorching heat and prolonged drought have left most chestnuts clinging to branches, unripened and unsalvageable.

1 year ago

Olive Harvest Innovation in Ierapetra

Victoria Udrea

A group of dedicated olive growers from the Livadia region in Ierapetra kickstarted the harvest of the early Koroneiki table olives. Managing around 3,000 olive trees both in the wider area and in Chrysopigi, Sitia, they work with precision to maintain the quality of their produce. South of Vainias village, the team carefully combed through […]

1 year ago

Halikidiki’s Famous Honey Faces a Dry Spell

Iorgos Pappas

In Halkidiki, beekeepers grapple with the effects of an unyielding climate. The agricultural cooperative Melis Sithon, once a beacon of fruitful honey production, reports a bleak season. Drought has parched the area, slashing expected yields by over half. “This year has been a tough ride for beekeepers across Greece,” states Dimitris Mitsiaras, director of Melis […]

1 year ago

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion experienced a new kind of urban spectacle on Friday, December 26, 2025, as more than 300 drones illuminated the sky above the Venetian Walls near the Jesus Gate, marking the city’s first drone show. The show, part of the municipal program “Christmas in the City 2025“, drew a large crowd despite unsettled weather. However, […]

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Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa Targets Q2 2026 Opening

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Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa is set to open in Q2 2026, offering 85 seafront rooms with private pools, a spa, rooftop pool club, and conference facilities.

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