Dogs

Cretan Hound “Peristeris” Shows Cretans How Excellence is Done

2023-09-11 by Phil Butler

A Cretan Hound named “Peristeris” delivered excellence at the World Dog Show 2023 despite limited support.

Cretan Hound Recognition Shows Scheduled on Crete

2021-08-27 by Phil Butler

September 11th and 12th, Cretan Hounds will be presented to be recognized by the Kennel Club of Greece at Ano Archanes and Agios Nikolaos.

Greek Parliament Approves Ban on Migrant Arrivals from North Africa

2025-07-11 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek lawmakers voted to halt processing asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, citing a surge in entrants to Crete.

Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy

2025-07-11 By Kostas Raptis

Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.

Crete Under Pressure: Greece Suspends Asylum Claims by North African Migrants

2025-07-11 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete, already straining under multiple layers of developmental and environmental stress, is now at the center of a rapidly evolving humanitarian and geopolitical dilemma. Earlier this week, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an emergency suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, citing a sudden spike in landings along Crete’s […]