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Grim Scenario: Greece Could End Up Importing Olive Oil from China

Mihaela Lica Butler

Due to climate change, the Mediterranean region, including Greece, might eventually need to import olive oil from third countries like northern China,

1 year ago

Olive Oil Price Spikes Over 50% in a Year

Victoria Udrea

January 2024 saw a 50% increase in the price of olive oil in the EU compared to January 2023.

1 year ago

Alaska Airlines Announces Cloud Cruiser IPA

Victoria Udrea

Alaska Airlines is introducing its Cloud Cruiser IPA custom craft beer, brewed exclusively for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing

1 year ago

Olive Oil Prices 2024 High Due to Market Scarcity and Below Average Harvest

Mihaela Lica Butler

Olive oil prices 2024: The market dynamics from the end of 2023 continue, resulting in record-high valuations for refined and extra virgin olive oils.

1 year ago

Team Minoan – Crete to Represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS 2024

Victoria Udrea

Team Minoan Crete will represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS in Stuttgart, Germany, on February 2-7, 2024.

1 year ago

Cretan Fried Snails Recipe (Chochlioi boubouristi)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Fried Snails (Chochlioi boubouristi) are a seasonal delicacy you must try when visiting Crete.

1 year ago

HARIBO Starts 2024 with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Achievement and #HOWiHARIBO Art Contest

Iorgos Pappas

HARIBO entered 2024 with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement, launching its #HOWiHARIBO art contest with cash and sweet prizes.

1 year ago

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.

2 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.

3 years ago

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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.

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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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