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Surprising Holiday Habits of Sweeds

Victoria Udrea

Swedes on vacation shed routine and reveal unexpected behaviors, from family bonding to breaking unspoken rules.

1 year ago

European Sustainable Fuels Drama

Iorgos Pappas

When European officials set bold targets for sustainable fuels in aviation, you’d be forgiven for thinking they believed jet fuel grows on the vine next to the Pinot Noir. Willie Walsh, the man steering the International Air Transport Association (IATA), pulled no punches in Singapore, pointing out that these targets are, if anything, a gentle […]

1 year ago

SEVITEL Calls for Strict Laws to Curb Greek Olive Oil Surplus

Victoria Udrea

Greek Olive Oil producers face fierce challenges in 2025 as SEVITEL reveals a massive surplus, falling prices, and weak demand.

1 year ago

SKY Express Adds 5 New International Destinations

Kostas Raptis

SKY Express is adding 5 new international destinations in 2025, connecting Athens to Berlin, Hamburg, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.

1 year ago

Greece Holds Strong in Europeans’ Travel Preferences for 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Detailed data from INSETE’s 2025 study highlight that Greece stays a top choice among Europeans’ travel preferences.

1 year ago

Elounda Collection Leads Crete’s Move into Premium Gastronomic Tourism

Victoria Udrea

Elounda Collection redefines gastronomic tourism in Crete, with local products, international collaborations, and sustainable luxury.

1 year ago

Dorsett Mongkok in Hong Kong Runs a Special Promotion

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Enjoy 20% off, pick three exclusive perks, and relax with a 26-hour stay near top sights. Book direct for the best experience during the Disneyland 20th Anniversary Magical Party.

1 year ago

TUMI Fall 2025 Collection Features NYC-Inspired Travel Gear

Victoria Udrea

Travelers get more than luggage with TUMI Fall 2025 Collection. They get stories stitched into every seam, every print, and every bold color.

1 year ago

How to Make Kalitsounia: Crete’s Little Cheese Pies with Big Soul

Mihaela Lica Butler

They’re folded by hand, not in a factory. Filled with joy, not just cheese. And if you’re lucky, they’re served warm from the oven of someone’s yia-yia (γιαγιά) who swears the dough only rises when you’re singing. Welcome to the world of kalitsounia — Crete’s beloved mini cheese pies, where every bite carries history, family, […]

1 year ago

KlasJet Secures IATA Membership

Kostas Raptis

Vilnius-based KlasJet earned official IATA membership after meeting strict international aviation safety standards.

1 year ago

Chengdu – Athens Direct Flight Launches June 30

Manuel Santos

On June 30, Sichuan Airlines will kick off the Chengdu – Athens direct flight, thanks to cooperation between Greek and Chinese officials.

1 year ago

AEGEAN Named Best Regional Airline in Europe 2025

Manuel Santos

AEGEAN has been named Best Regional Airline in Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, held during the Paris Air Show on June 17.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

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

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

rain

Chania Sucks. Change Your Socks.

2026-10-18 By Arthur Butler

Analyzing historical rainfall data, meteorologist Manolis Lekkas outlines six essential infrastructure proposals to protect Chania from urban flooding.

Fake Animal Rescuer Hit With Massive Fines After Abandoning 120 Cats in Caging Heatwave Horror

2026-10-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra municipal police fine a fake rescuer €241,000 with penalties eyeing €1 million after 120 cats were discovered starving in cages during a heatwave.

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.

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