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Heraklion Airport Bomb Scare Handled Swiftly

Full security protocols followed after a bomb threat at Heraklion Airport; nothing suspicious found.

Crete Refuses to Do Winter Again

If November had a personality, this year it would be that friend who shows up late, dressed for a party…

Crete Faces a Growing Migration Route

Crete sees a surge in arrivals from the Libya–Gavdos corridor as government measures fail and local authorities shoulder the burden…

Cretan Chef Ioannis Liapakis Outshines the Competition in Spain with Erevinthos

Cretan chef Ioannis Liapakis wins top honors in Spain with a bold reinterpretation of erevinthos, showcasing Crete’s culinary soul.

UN Tourism Chief Says Greece Is Amazing, Shockingly Does Not Mention Santorini Donkey Traffic

UN Tourism chief calls Greece a global model while hinting that overcrowding, housing issues, and “authenticity” need saving.

Golden Visa Applications Dropped Sharply in 2025

Golden Visa applications in Greece fell sharply in 2025 as approvals surged and a large backlog remains.

First Snow Touches Crete’s Mountains

Crete’s peaks receive their first delicate snowfall of the season as winter slowly settles over the island.

Crete Prepares for the Loudest Motorcade of the Season

Heraklion taxi drivers launch a fiery 48-hour strike over “pirate taxis,” protesting rare but infuriating illegal rides across Crete.

Heraklion Airport Main Runway Shuts Down January 19–26

Heraklion Airport closes its main runway 19–26 January 2026 for safety upgrades; flights shift to the smaller runway.

Passengers Deserve Better Than a Panic Press Release

Aegean’s latest safety press release raises questions about transparency and communication. Argophilia examines what passengers really need to know.