Crete Agriculture

Crete’s EVOO Prices May Soon Rival Gold

2023-09-28 by Phil Butler

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) prices in Greece are skyrocketing even before the harvest for 2023. A blazing Summer and draught are the cause.

Crete Farmers Forced to Toss Produce Because of Pandemic

2021-05-06 by Phil Butler

Crete’s agricultural growers are being forced to discard products on account of very low demand brought on by the pandemic.

Blood of God: The Legacy of the Golden Cretan Son

2020-12-10 by Phil Butler

A man in Crete has a dream, to revive an ancient culture of excellence and grow a new extra virgin olive oil legacy.

ADAPTtoCLIMATE Conference to Address Crete Agricultural Adaptation

2019-06-05 by Argophilia Travel News

Coming up in Heraklion June 24th and 25th, the ADAPTtoCLIMATE Conference will focus on the adaptation of the agricultural sector to climate change.

Terroir by Alexandra Manousakis

2019-03-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The story of Terroir by Alexandra Manousakis, of Crete and the legacy her father and other winemakers seek to perpetuate.

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We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

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.

Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

Mesara’s 17th Gastronomy Festival Heads to Apoini This July

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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