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Greece’s Dry Gate: From Crete to the Capital, What Happens When the Water Runs Out?

2025-11-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Bramianos Reservoir

Greece now stands on the brink of a water crisis — one not merely defined by shrinking reservoirs, but by systemic inertia, fragmented governance, and the unrelenting grip of climate change. In late October, the government unveiled an ambitious €2.5 billion plan to secure national water supplies for the next three decades, prioritizing drought-stricken Attica […]

Europe’s Smart Tourism Capitals Meet in Barcelona

2025-10-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Smart tourism

Benidorm, Dublin, Helsinki, and Gothenburg reunite in Barcelona to discuss how “smart tourism” can save the planet — one panel discussion at a time.

5th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct Concludes in Crete

2025-10-22 by Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp

The 5th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct concluded successfully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Markos Karanastasis Amphitheater of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMMU) in Heraklion, Crete. This year’s event achieved record participation — 312 registrations and 232 professional check-ins, along with 27 students from HMMU and other academic institutions. The Masterclass brought together tourism […]

Grecotel Tops Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

2025-10-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Grecotel Mykonos Blu

Grecotel, the country’s flagship luxury hospitality group, has once again claimed the number one position at the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, reaffirming its reputation as Greece’s most distinguished hotel brand. Voted by thousands of discerning travellers worldwide, the awards celebrate excellence in travel, service, and guest experience. Grecotel’s continued dominance reflects […]

Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

2025-10-15 by Argophilia Travel News

Undersea power cable

Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]

Argophilia Goes Offline from Banner Ads

2025-10-14 by Argophilia Travel News

banner ads

Connection terminated. Argophilia’s witty response to banner ads: no flashing GIFs, no clickbait skies—just pure storytelling, handcrafted in Crete.

Engagement Traditions Around the World

2025-10-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Engagement Traditions

Engagement traditions explained, highlighting ceremony flow, family roles, plus how communities adapt rituals today while honoring roots.

PED Crete Will Not Attend Infrastructure Ministry Meeting on Papoura Hill Monument

2025-10-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Save Papoura Hill

The Union of Municipalities of Crete (PED) announced it will not attend the Infrastructure Ministry’s event on the Papoura Hill monument.

5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 by Argophilia Travel News

dream holiday

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Steps That will Help you to Get into the Real Estate Business

2025-09-24 by Argophilia Travel News

real estate career

Discover practical steps to start your real estate career. Learn about licensing, networking, property investment, and market research to succeed in the real estate business.

Greece’s Travel Balance Shows Surplus Despite Fewer Visitors

2025-09-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Greece travel balance AI illustration

Greece’s travel balance posted a €5.99 billion surplus in January-June 2025. Travel receipts rose 11% thanks to higher spending per trip, even as inbound visitor flows grew only 0.6%.

Every Fall a Rise at Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2025

2025-09-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Cliff diving Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos hosts Cliff Diving 2025 on September 27–28. Athletes will leap from 20 meters into Lake Voulismeni.

Agios Nikolaos Hosts Three-Day Pottery Event at Former Courthouse

2025-09-11 by Argophilia Travel News

pottery event

From September 12–14, 2025, professional potters present live demonstrations of the art of wheel-thrown ceramics at the former courthouse in Agios Nikolaos.

Athens Airport Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition All Aboard

2025-09-11 by Argophilia Travel News

all aboard exhibition Athens Airport poster

From October 10 to November 9, 2025, Athens International Airport presents All Aboard, a large-scale exhibition curated by Kostas Prapoglou.

Planning My Crete Wedding from Abroad: How Local Food and Wine Led to Authenticity

2025-09-05 by Argophilia Travel News

my Crete wedding from abroad

by Christina from Your Greek Wedding Guide I was sitting on the patio at Manousakis Winery in Crete, twirling a glass of Moschato Spinas as the mountains shone golden in the afternoon sun. I had this unusual moment of realization. For one, it’s unlikely that any of the wineries we visited would become our eventual […]

The Coolest Boat Trips Around the World

2025-09-04 by Argophilia Travel News

boat trips

Tourists seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty often choose boat trips along the Mediterranean coast.

Locals Rewrite Messolonghi’s Story with a Festival of Their Own

2025-08-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Messolonghi by Locals festival

Messolonghi by Locals festival marks its seventh year with over 150 participants. Running through Sunday.

Little Hands Festival Returns to Heraklion with Food, Fun, and a Super Broccoli Hero

2025-08-28 by Argophilia Travel News

2nd Little Hands Festival Heraklion poster

On September 6–7, 2025, the 2nd Little Hands Festival will take place at the Pancretan Stadium. Free entry.

Rizitika Songs Return to Koules, Reborn as Riζituals

2025-08-28 by Argophilia Travel News

Riζituals poster

On September 7, 2025, Riζituals by Xanthoula Dakovanou will be performed at Koules Fortress in Aptera, blending Cretan rizitika with contemporary voices. Admission free.

Nikos Viskadourakis Brings ‘Mr. Hyde in Front of His Mirror’ to Heraklion

2025-08-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Mr Hyde in Front of His Mirror exhibition

From August 28 to October 15, 2025, Nikos Viskadourakis presents his latest exhibition, ‘Mr. Hyde in Front of His Mirror’ at the Basilica of St. Mark in Heraklion.

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Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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