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Crete’s Earth Cracks, but Hope Rises with the Rains
Crete remains in deep drought, with scientists warning of severe soil dryness. Farmers cling to faith,
The Cretan Knife Is a Blade That Cuts Through Time
“The knife is the most permanent, the most immortal, the most ingenious of all man’s creations.” — Yevgeny Zamyatin If Zamyatin had strolled through Chania’s alleys, he would have seen his words embodied in the Cretan knife. Forged in fire, hammered by stubborn hands, and inscribed with mantinades that slice into the heart, the knife […]
From Ancient Minoan Hives to Today’s Thyme Honey
The island’s bees still thrive on wild herbs, making honey as golden as its history.
Glowworms and Fireflies in Crete
Crete’s valleys light up with fireflies and glowworms, tiny nocturnal sparks, known as pygolampídes and lampyrídes.
The Art of Revving
The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.
Crete Still Rolls Its Own
Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.
Two New Calls for Outdoor Market Licenses Across Crete
The Region of Crete launches two new calls for outdoor market licenses, offering 430 new and expanded positions across Heraklion, Lassithi, Rethymno, and Chania.
Crete’s Liquid Gold Protected at Last
The EU officially recognizes “Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kriti” as a PGI product, marking a new era for Crete’s olive growers.
Crete’s Night of Sacred Light
Beneath Mount Juktas, the full moon rises over Crete, linking Minoan priests and modern stargazers in one sacred night.
When the Moon Rises Over Crete
The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.
Dittany of Crete Can Cure the Blues
Cretan dittany is more than an herb — it revived Glaucus, it heals, and it grows today in Peskesi’s pithoi.
Cannabis Plantation Found in Amari
Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.
Greece Announces Hotel-school Model for Tourism Education With 99-year Leases
Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by Switzerland’s model.
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Crete Opens Bakery School
The Crete Chamber’s bakery school launches a five-month course in November 2025, teaching everything from sourdough to croissants, plus business skills and food safety.
Crete Stands Defenseless Against Another Tourist Invasion
Heraklion Airport in Crete recorded over 1.47 million passenger movements in September 2025. Domestic traffic rose 9.49 percent and international 3.81 percent, led by Germany, the UK, and France.
Bolzano in Italy Plans a Dog Tourism Tax in 2026
From 2026, Bolzano in Italy will charge a €1.50 daily tourist dog tax and €100 annually for residents to curb overtourism and fund new parks.
Agios Nikolaos Brags Its Way into Cruise Club with Explora I Docking
Agios Nikolaos port hosted its largest cruise ship, the Explora I, after new infrastructure upgrades.
Travel Alert: First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete
Greece has recorded 91 West Nile virus infections and 8 deaths. The first case in Crete, a 60-year-old man from Heraklion, was confirmed.
Tourist Seriously Injured After Fall in Sarakina Gorge
A 59-year-old tourist was seriously injured yesterday after a fall in Sarakina Gorge near Ierapetra. Rescuers carried him to safety.
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