Omnicron

As the Omicron Variant Spreads – Must the Media Marketing Go On?

2021-11-30 by Phil Butler

When will we all get on the same page concerning the worldwide health emergency threatening everything we’ve built for centuries?

Greece Braces for Omicron COVID-19 Strains

2021-11-27 by Phil Butler

Greece is in a particularly vulnerable situation vaccination wise, should the new Omicron strains reach the vulnerable population.

The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream

2026-04-18 By Iorgos Pappas

As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.

Gale-Force Fury Flipped a KTEL Bus in Sfakia

2026-04-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

German Sailboat Saved from Cretan Winds in Elounda

2026-04-18 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Three sailors were rescued off the coast of Elounda, Crete, after their sailboat was swept toward shallow waters by powerful 8 Beaufort winds.

Hersonissos Port Overhaul Hits Archaeological Paydirt

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

Heraklion Cobblestone Controversy: A City Lacking Continuity?

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s recent removal of granite paving stones outside the Cultural Center has sparked debate over wasteful spending and the lack of an urban master plan.

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