Phil Butler

A Cretan Hound (Kritikos Lagonikos) named "Peristeris" just cleared a massive hurdle for his ancient breed to be recognized internationally. By Phil Butler Competing at the FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale World Dog Show 2023 in Geneva, the hunter from Chania made...

A group of Greek entrepreneurs who have taken over the management of several hotels in Zanzibar are applying regenerative tourism ideas aimed at achieving more than increased revenues. The concept of regenerative tourism aims to bring transformational experiences to guests...

By Phil Butler So-called “overtourism” in Greece and Cyprus has less to do with the destination's desirability than with infrastructure and accessibility. It is a symptom of a broader problem. While it’s easy and convenient to blame businesses or even the...

A Palestinian equestrian club has chosen Crete, Greece as its first Europe excursion. The trip highlights Crete’s alternative tourism potential, which could create a paradigm shift. It is just the extended tourism season Greece needs. By Phil Butler Visiting Europe for...

RADAR, the groundbreaking dyslexia screening system development from Crete, has managed to make positive moves in spite of the pandemic. By Phil Butler The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted nearly every facet of our lives. All assets and innovation have been focused...

Houston-based Hines Real Estate Investments acquired Out of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort and five other Crete Island hotels

An exhibition of the nautical culture of the Aegean in prehistoric times opened at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion, Crete.

Pet owners and hunters from all over Crete gathered to wage a protest against the controversial pet law proposed by the Greek government.

Some weeks ago, the Region of Crete launched the first website in Greece to attract and help digital nomads to live and work from paradise

If a new law being drafted in Athens is passed, owners of a legendary breed of Greek hunting dog may be forced to retreat into the wilderness.