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Former Banker Leaves US to Reconnect with Parents’ Homeland in Greece

Peter Manuselis was once in many ways a typical Greek-American -- but growing up in North Canton, Ohio with his immigrant parents, he simply could not identify with their original culture or language -- even actively avoiding their foreign...

Romanian Tourist Tests Positive for Covid-19; Travels 72 Hours Around Crete

A tourist from Romania who tested positive for Covid-19 blatantly disregarded safety protocols after reportedly traveling around the island of Crete for at least 72 hours after her arrival. The traveler had come to Greece with the intent of spending...

Greek-American Couple Hospitalized for Covid-19 After Arriving in Greece

An elderly Greek-American couple who recently arrived via a transit flight to Greece were rushed to the hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. The couple was initially cleared of having the coronavirus after undergoing testing at Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos International...

Greece, US Back Drilling Off Crete; Call for Respect for International Law

Greek and American officials hailed the partnership between oil giants ExxonMobil of the US, Total of France and Hellenic Petroleum in two offshore exploration licenses off Crete during a Monday teleconference. "Both sides welcomed the participation of ExxonMobil in partnership...

Piraeus Bank Finances Acquisition of Five Hotels on Crete

Piraeus Bank, Greece's largest lender, announced on Thursday it has financed the acquisition of five hotels in resort locations on the island of Crete by the international real estate company Henderson Park and Hines. The 1,094-room, 67,000-square-meter portfolio comprises five...

Breathtaking New Video Shows Stunning Beauty of Authentic Crete

A new video directed by award-winning director Theo Papadoulakis takes us on a fascinating virtual tour across the most inspiring and moving experiences that the Greek island of Crete has to offer. Produced by Indigo View on behalf of the...

Trial of Suspect in American Scientist's Brutal Murder Set to Begin on Crete

The trial for the suspect in the brutal July 2019 murder of American biologist Dr. Suzanne Eaton on Crete will begin shortly, the Greek lawyers representing Eaton's relatives said on Thursday. The inquest regarding the murder is now officially concluded and...

Love, War and Intrigue in Nazi-Occupied Crete Take Center Stage in New Novel

By Paula Tsoni In his latest work of fiction, titled "Georgina," Scottish writer David Munro takes us through a fascinating story of heartache, romance and espionage which took place on the Greek island of Crete during WWII. The novel revolves around...

Swimming Marathon For Kids with Special Needs Planned Off Crete

Α Cretan athlete has vowed to swim around 25km off the coast of northern Crete in a fundraising effort for a school dedicated to young kids and adults with special needs. Kostas Varouchakis, well known for his philanthropic and social...

How We Made Crete Our Home

Having found Crete when coming for the first time to an All Inclusive in Hersonissos some 14 years ago we instantly fell in love with the island.