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Crete’s Quiet Undoing: An Island’s Battle with Climactic Change

2025-10-21 by Phil Butler

In the years to come Crete becomes a barren desert isle

At dawn in Crete, the island still breathes. When the sun climbs the ridges to the East in Lassithi Prefecture, the air here still tastes of sea salt and dry thyme, but even this is only a remnant of the natural splendor this island paradise once carried. Where rivers once whispered, olives pulsed, and people […]

Tags: climate change, Crete drought, Crete resources, desertification, overdevelopment

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Suspicious Poison Baits Found in Potamos — Pet Owners Urged to Stay Vigilant

2025-10-21 By Arthur Butler

On October 14, 2025, trained detection dog Eka found suspicious poisoned baits in Potamos, Sivas. Police launched an investigation as pet owners are urged to remain cautious.

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Samaria Gorge Closed as Storms Loom Over Crete

2025-10-21 By Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Tuesday due to storm warnings from the Hellenic Meteorological Service.

In the years to come Crete becomes a barren desert isle

Crete’s Quiet Undoing: An Island’s Battle with Climactic Change

2025-10-21 By Phil Butler

At dawn in Crete, the island still breathes. When the sun climbs the ridges to the East in Lassithi Prefecture, the air here still tastes of sea salt and dry thyme, but even this is only a remnant of the natural splendor this island paradise once carried. Where rivers once whispered, olives pulsed, and people […]

Ancient Fish Fossil Unearthed in Samaria Gorge

Ancient Fish Fossil Unearthed in Samaria Gorge

2025-10-21 By Arthur Butler

Professor Elias Louloudis discovered a rare fish fossil near the “Gates” of Samaria Gorge, revealing traces of an ancient sea once covering the Cretan landscape.

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Greece’s Golden Visa Debate

2025-10-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Once hailed as a savior of the real estate market, Greece’s Golden Visa program is now at the heart of a housing controversy.

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