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Romania Reacts to Schengen Veto with Dismay

2012-03-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Romanian President Traian Basescu has hit out at the Netherlands for vetoing his country’s bid to join the Schengen Zone, accusing them of committing “abuse” amidst rumors that Dutch opposition could be linked to Romania’s earlier block on Serbian accession to the EU.

Tags: Corina Cretu, romania, Romanian economy, Schengen area, schengen veto, Schengen zone, Serbia EU entry, Traian Basescu, Vlach minority

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Five Things to Cook When It Finally Feels Like Autumn in Crete

2025-11-13 By Mihaela Lica Butler

When Crete finally cools down, kitchens come alive with chestnuts, lentils, and honey. Here are five comforting Cretan dishes.

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Heraklion’s Alikarnassos Bridge Repairs on Pause. Again.

2025-11-12 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.

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A Stop for a Few Wild Koomara Berries

2025-11-12 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Found across Crete’s hillsides, the evergreen Koomaria tree bursts with red fruit and white blossoms each autumn, offering beauty, flavor, and surprising health benefits.

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Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

2025-11-12 By Manuel Santos

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.

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The Secret Life of Cretan Umbrellas

2025-11-12 By Mihaela Lica Butler

In Crete, umbrellas have a life of their own. They vanish, wander, and return only when the sun is out. Here’s what really happens to them.

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