The Ritz-Carlton introduces its first safari retreat in Kenya’s Masai Mara. With treetop suites, Maasai rituals, private safaris, and conservation initiatives, it blends luxury with wilderness.
Hole on Agios Giannis Khostos Bridge Raises Safety Concerns
A visible hole and cracks on the Agios Giannis Khostos bridge in Heraklion worry drivers, though officials insist there is no structural risk. Repairs are scheduled under a €10 million works program.
Iorgos Cooks Fish Better Than Anyone
Iorgos, Argophilia’s disciplined writer with a passion for cooking fish and even edible flowers. From crocheted plushies to “a touch of MIG,” he’s proof that work and play blend in Crete’s home office.
Storm Winds Divert Heraklion Ferry as Passenger Needs Emergency Care
Gale warnings forced the Knossos Palace to skip Milos. A sick child, 900 passengers, and a night of emergency at sea tested the crew and the company.
Heraklion Buried in Trash as Workers Call for State of Emergency
Heraklion drowns in garbage. Workers demand emergency status, blaming failed privatization and warning of health, image, and tourism risks.