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Severe storms hit Crete, forcing evacuations and damaging roads
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are causing widespread disruption across Crete, with residents evacuated from their homes, motorists rescued from floodwater and several roads closed. On Saturday, 3 October, emergency crews remain at work across the island, which is under a…
Nisyros: The Greek Island Where You Can Walk into a Volcanic Crater
Greek mythology gives Nisyros a dramatic beginning. During a battle between gods and giants, Poseidon tore a piece of rock from Kos and hurled it at the fleeing giant Polybotes. The rock became an island, trapping him beneath it. The…
Why do Addresses in Northern Cyprus Include “Mersin 10, Turkey”?
Imagine booking a stay in northern Cyprus, asking your host for a postal address and finding “Turkey” on the final line. The property is on a Mediterranean island. Your map clearly shows Cyprus. So why does the address appear to…
Balos Lagoon, Crete: Is This Greece’s Most Beautiful Beach?
At first glance, Balos looks almost too colourful to be real. Pale sand curves between shallow turquoise water and the deeper blue of the open sea, framed by the rugged landscape of north-western Crete. It is the sort of view…
Helicopters, Troops and Tourists: An Unexpected Day on a Crete Beach
A quiet day at the beach turned into something quite different for tourists near Chania on Friday. Helicopters and fighter jets appeared overhead, military boats approached the shore and special forces came in from the sea, as one of the…
Greek Bifteki Burgers with Herbs and Feta Cheese
The smell of bifteki cooking is a good reason to gather around the table. These Greek meat patties combine mince, onion and herbs, making a satisfying dinner with tzatziki, chips and a fresh Greek salad. You can cook them in…
Souvenirs from Greece – What to Bring Back from Your Holiday
There’s something about Greece that doesn’t really stay behind when you leave. It follows you home in small, quiet ways – in the smell of olive oil on your hands, in the memory of slow evenings by the sea, in…
Greek Salad – A Simple Horiatiki Recipe to Make at Home
A bowl of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, olives and feta belongs on almost any summer table. Add good olive oil, a little oregano and bread for soaking up the juices, and lunch is practically ready. Known in Greek as horiatiki…
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