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Solving Heraklion’s and Crete’s Age Old Water Deficit

2018-04-22 by Phil Butler

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Recent meetings by Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Labrinos reflect the almost desperate need to solve the city’s ever-expanding freshwater situation. Here are some news and ideas on the water crisis in Crete. 

Tags: Crete water, desalination, EMVIS, global warming, Heraklion, Heraklion municipality, SYCHEM, water resources

Study Reveals Greece In Environmental Crosshairs

2018-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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According to a new scientific study, Athens will be the worst hit of all European capitals where future droughts and heatwaves are concerned. Researchers at Newcastle University sourced all the available climate models (based on three scenarios) in order to predict how weather patterns will evolve for some 571 European cities between 2050 and 2100.

Tags: Athens climate, climate change, drought, floods, future climate, global warming, Greece climate, Greece drought, Greece floods, heatwave, Selma Guerreiro

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2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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