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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

1 year 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 […]

1 year 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).

1 year ago

Horta Time in Crete: Now You Can Forage Galatsída (Reichardia picroides)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover Galatsída’s unique characteristics, nutritional benefits, and its delightful culinary uses.

1 year ago

Türkiye Lifts Olive Oil Export Ban

Mihaela Lica Butler

Türkiye’s olive oil producers aim to increase exports to the US, Japan, and Australia after lifting restrictions, leveraging surplus stocks.

1 year ago

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

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Featured Stories

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

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.

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