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Which Nations Are the Biggest Animal Lovers?

2011-12-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tian Tian courtesy Scott Ableman

The UK was buoyed last week by the arrival of two very cuddly and very welcome visitors. Tian Tian and Yang Guang, two giant Pandas arrived on a flight from China on the 4th of December, ready for a new life in Edinburgh zoo, Scotland. The fanfare around the arrival of these two highly fashionable additions to the zoos repertoire was immense, with news channels closely following their ceremonious delivery, while huge crowds are expected in the Scottish capital upon the grand unveiling.

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Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

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Crete’s vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Declares War on Potholes Again

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Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally works.

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Crete braces for one of its weakest olive oil seasons as drought, pests, high costs, and poor infrastructure drive production and prices into decline.

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Agios Nikolaos Restores the Yellow Line as Red and Green Routes Pause

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Agios Nikolaos reinstates the Yellow Line from 17 November 2025 while the Red and Green Lines pause.

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The Mediterranean’s Last Quiet Bay

2025-11-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Across the Mediterranean, small family bays — once the heart of coastal life — are disappearing at a rate that would shock anyone paying attention. Development plans, marina expansions, luxury berths, and “blue investment initiatives” have turned once unique and unspoiled coves into concrete grids. But on Crete’s south coast, a tiny, unnamed bay has […]

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