eco-friendly

Greece’s Small Islands Get Half a Billion in Eco-Funding – We Think

2022-06-17 by Phil Butler

Mayors of some of Greece’s smallest islands met with Prime Minister Mitsotakis recently to discuss progress for eco-friendly development.

Mourtzanakis Residence Sets Low Season Weekends Schedule

2021-11-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel set for fun and adventure in the wilderness of Crete through the off-season.

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki Receives Green Key Sustainability Label

2020-02-27 by Phil Butler

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has received the eco-friendly “Green Key” international environmental label.

French and German Travelers More Eco-Conscious

2017-03-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to a recent survey by TUI Group one-in-ten European travelers book eco-friendly hotels. Some 3,000 holidaymakers were queried on their travel accommodation tendencies.

Olive Green Hotel: Greece’s First Truly Eco-Friendly Stay

2016-11-16 by Phil Butler

The brand new Olive Green Hotel has just opened in Heraklion, Crete.

Marina Bay Sands: Singapore’s Top Eco-Friendly Hotel

2012-03-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most famous landmark hotel and one of its leading business, leisure and entertainment venues, has received one of the country’s highest accolades for its continuing efforts in the area of environmental sustainability – the Green Mark Gold Award from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

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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’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]