For people here on Crete, the late Princess Diana visiting the island is still a poignant memory of a gentle spirit setting foot on paradise.
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Resistance Fighter George Psychoundakis: The Legendary Cretan Runner
The death of George Psychoundakis at age 85 in Chania marks in bedrock legendary Cretan forthrightness. Here is a part of his epic story.
Capoeira Crete-Cordão de Ouro Offering Yoga Instruction in August
Coming up in Heraklion throughout August, Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Crete fitness will host Yoga instruction with Polyvios Efraimoglou.
Dictamus Shop Joins TripAdvisor Faves in Platanias
Dictamus Shop opened in Platanias last Thursday offering local herbs, olive oils, wines, and wonderful Cretan cheeses.
Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos Vacation on Mykonos [Video]
For the second year in a row, Tiffany Trump, the daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, picked Mykonos to spend her vacation.
Update: Crete Police Recover Body: Possibly American Biologist Suzanne Eaton
The body of a woman thought to be American biologist Dr. Suzanne Eaton has been found in a cave in Chania, Crete.
Georgios Papathanasopoulo – Famed Archaeologist Dies at Age 95
One of the founders of the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Archaeology (H.I.M.A.), Georgios Papathanasopoulos, has died, according to the Culture Ministry. The famous Greek scientist was 95.
Video Captured of Dolphins at Play Offshore Mykonos
Mykonos video captured shows sailing passengers off Mykonos getting visited by dolphins surround their vessel.
Crete’s Irini Tzortzoglou Crowned MasterChef 2019
Retired banker Irini Tzortzoglou has won this year’s MasterChef to become the fifteenth amateur to win the title. The 61 year old investment banker told BBC News, she has no intention of opening her own restaurant.
Kissamos Beach Cleaning Team at Kolymbari Beach
Hats off for the Kissamos Beach Cleaning Team after their latest cleanup effort at Kolymbari beach this past weekend. The team met in front of AVRA hotel to blanket the marvelous beach hit by recent north winds and an influx of rubbish.
“Greece is Paradise!” Matthew McConaughey [Video]
For people who wonder why Greece is one of the leading travel destinations year after year, Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey offers some clues.
At Fagotto in Chania the Exhibition “To Me You’re A Man”
In Chania until October 31st, Fagotto Protasis presents the exhibition, “To Me You’re A Man” by Chania artist Vaso Protopapadaki from Chania. The exhibition is a dark set of works that explore the limits of humanity in line with the theme expressed in the film Freaks (1932, Tod Browning ). For those unfamiliar with this […]