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Dr. Kostis S. Christakis

Europe’s Bureaucrats: Making the Minoans a Footnote of History

2019-05-09 by Phil Butler

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Today, the fate of some of the world’s most treasured Minoan landmarks is still mired in a European bureaucratic bog.

Tags: Constantina Benissi, crete, Crete monuments, cultural landmarks, Dr. Kostis S. Christakis, elitism, Greece culture, Greek sites, Knossos, Kydonia, Malia, Malia Palace, Meritocracy, Ministry of Culture of Greece, Minoan Civilization, Minoans, Nikos Igoumenidi, Phaestos, Phaistos, Sir Arthur Evans, UNESCO, Zakros, Zominthos

Knossos Curator and British School Offer Unique Pottery Course

2019-01-08 by Phil Butler

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Coming up in Heraklion, April 5th through 17th, 2019, the British School at Athens will offer the Prehistoric, Greek and Roman Pottery Course, a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in the field of archeology.

Tags: ancient pottery, archeology, archeology courses, British School, British School at Athens, Bronze Age, BSA, classes, Dr. Kostis S. Christakis, Fitch Laboratory, Heraklion, Heraklion events, Knossos, Knossos Curator, Minoan pottery, Minoans, pottery, UCL Institute of Archaeology

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The Dangerous Laziness of Force-Drying Short-Haired Dogs: A Warning for Pet Owners

2026-05-16 By Manuel Santos

When an owner entrusts a companion animal to a professional grooming salon, they pay for specialized expertise, careful handling, and basic safety. Unfortunately, many modern pet salons rely on a uniform, assembly-line routine that completely ignores canine anatomy and breed-specific requirements. Blasting a high-velocity blow dryer at a primitive, short-haired dog is a prime example […]

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Pride Threatens Crete’s Olive Oil Market

2026-05-16 By Victoria Udrea

A dangerous stalemate between proud producers and cautious traders has paralyzed the Greek olive oil market, leaving Crete’s primary economy vulnerable.

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Sahara Dust and Sudden Storms: What’s Hitting Crete and Greece This Weekend

2026-05-16 By Argophilia Travel News

A fast-moving barometric low brings Saharan dust and localized thunderstorms to Crete and southern Greece before clearing on Sunday.

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Renews Organized Entry Model: Managed Access and €5 Fee Resume for 2026 Season

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

Kourtaliotiko Gorge reopens for the 2026 tourist season, maintaining the organized management system and €5 entry fee

Samaria Gorge opening May 19

Samaria Gorge to Officially Open on May 19

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

The reopening of Crete’s famous Samaria Gorge is delayed to May 19th as officials wait for final geological safety reports, sparking local frustration.

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