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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

SEVITEL: Lower Olive Oil Prices Expected in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Consumers can anticipate a welcomed shift in olive oil prices, as this year’s harvest will outperform 2023’s output.

1 year ago

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