Minoan civilization
Phaistos: This is how the archaeological site will look after the completion of the works – See images
The significant archaeological site of Phaistos will acquire a new, modern appearance through a series of interventions by the Ministry of Culture, aimed at upgrading the visitor service infrastructure.
Zakros Gorge: A Magical Trail in Lassithi Combined with Refreshing Dives
While the Lassithi region is primarily known for the glamorous Elounda and bustling Ierapetra, it also boasts other beauties worth exploring: from fortresses and churches to the ruins of ancient cities and settlements, as well as intriguing hiking trails like the one through Zakros Gorge.
Minoan bronze dagger discovered in Antalya
A 3,600-year-old bronze dagger, believed to be from the Minoan civilization, has been unearthed off the coast of Kumluca in Antalya, marking a major archaeological discovery. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy emphasized the significance of the discovery, calling it one of the most important finds in the history of underwater archaeology.
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Palace of legendary King Minos swarmed by visitors
The Palace of Knossos, the seat of the legendary King Minos on the southern island of Crete, has received visitors to the tune of more than 5,000 daily since early August.
The traffic in the area is at its peak, with the chief warden of the palace, Nikos Papadakis, telling the Athens-Macedonian News Agency that during August, the number of visitors can exceed 200,000.
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Xiradakis: Greek shipping has become an oligopolistic market
Greek shipping has now become an oligopolistic market, which is essentially controlled mainly by only 2 companies. The Attica group and the Seajets group are owned by Mr Marios Iliopoulos.
Minoan Palace flood protection project begins in Crete
The Ministry of Culture has launched a 3.5 million euro flood protection project at the Minoan Palace of Malia in Crete.
The project, which aims to protect the archaeological site from climate change, includes the construction of an extensive drainage system and the replacement of damaged roofs.
Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island.
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4,000-year-old Cretan hilltop mystifies Greek archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island.
‘Unique’ archaeological find made during airport construction work in Crete
Earth-removal work on the installations for a new airport on the southern Aegean island of Crete has led to an archaeological discovery that Greece's Culture Ministry says is unique for its period and needs to be examined much more thoroughly to reveal its exact significance.
Bulgaria Air Launches Seasonal Flights to Crete's Heraklion
From this month, the Bulgarian national carrier is offering its passengers more opportunities for travel, vacation and various tourist routes with the launch of its seasonal flights to the airport in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.