Greek Reporter

How Olive Oil Shaped Ancient Greek History, Mythology and Philosophy for 7,000 Years

Study reveals how olive oil shaped Greek mythology, daily life, and philosophy for 7,000 years, from ancient Crete to ...

The best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats

The best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats - Every kind of sunshine break can be found on Greece's largest island, from amped-up all-inclusives to chic urban stays, be ...
Greek Reporter

Botanical Park of Crete: Rooted in Fire, Inspiring Hope

The Botanical Park of Crete was established through the efforts of a family that lost thousands of olive trees in a ...
CNN

Where to see the oldest living things on Earth

A museum highlighting the traditional olive harvesting techniques of Crete opened alongside the tree. Crete was once the seat of the Minoan civilization, which flourished in antiquity from its olive ...
The New York Times

These May Be the Oldest Olive Trees in the World

While the sentinel trees of Northern Lebanon may not be as old as some traditions hold, one tree might be more than 1,000 years old. By Katherine Kornei Katherine Kornei has previously reported on the ...
The Sun

I visited Greece’s biggest island with olive oil shots, TUI hotels and restaurants with free desserts

I KNOCK back my glass, swirling the golden liquid around in my mouth before swallowing. It tastes very smooth at first, then comes a subtle bitterness that catches the back of the throat as it slides ...
The Independent

Hideaways in Crete: Lush gardens, whitewashed walls, and a former olive-oil press

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...