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Greece Leads Europe in Year-on-year Booking Increases for Easter 2025

2025-03-16 by Argophilia Travel News

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Travelers flock to Greek destinations during Easter, boosting short-term rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com with record-breaking demand.

Knossos Ticketing Privatization Sparks Outrage

2025-03-15 by Argophilia Travel News

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Outrage erupts among Knossos staff as private management takes over ticketing. They fear the move risks Greece’s cultural integrity and visitor experience.

Johann Williams Found Dead in Samaria Gorge

2025-03-14 by Argophilia Travel News

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The search for Johann Williams, the young German who disappeared in the Samaria Gorge, ended in tragedy.

Fire in Kavros: Firefighters Battle the Flames in Apokoronas

2025-03-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Kalamitsi Almygdalos followed by fire in Kavros

Early this morning, a wildfire erupted near Kalami Amigdali in Chania, spreading uncontrollably due to high winds. Later in the day, another fire alarm was raised in Kavros, Apokoronas, close to residential areas. Flames spread through dense vegetation of reed beds aided by strong winds, threatening homes and businesses. A team of 49 firefighters, 14 […]

Severe Wildfire Broke out in Chania on March 13

2025-03-13 by Argophilia Travel News

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A wildfire broke out early in Chania, Crete, spreading due to strong winds. Crews and equipment are battling to control the blaze.

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Stories of Interest

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.

Cannabis Plantation Found in Amari

2025-10-05 By Manuel Santos

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.

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A Cretan Rainstorm

2025-10-05 By Victoria Udrea

From a Cretan storm to soaked tourists and one annoyed dog, Phil observes how the island reacts to weather like it is a miracle and a tragedy at once.

Rolling Cigarettes in Crete – A Ritual of Hands and Habit

Rolling Cigarettes in Crete – A Ritual of Hands and Habit

2025-10-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Cigarette rolling is not a vice but a daily ritual. A first-person look at the island’s smoky habit, the rhythm of hands, and the stubborn beauty of tradition.

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The Little Bird That Outsings the Cicadas

2025-10-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s villages echo with the song of canaries. Argophilia explores this living tradition, with Mihaela Lica Butler reflecting on her own beloved bird, Gim.

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How Gossip, Politics, and Tavli Survive in the Cretan Square

2025-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia explores the living tradition of coffee, tavli, raki, and debate in the mountain square kafeneia.

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