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Iorgos Pappas

Iorgos Pappas is the Travel and Lifestyle Co-Editor at Argophilia, where he dives deep into the rhythms, flavors, and hidden corners of Greece—with a special focus on Crete. Though he’s lived in cultural hubs like Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest, his heart beats to the Mediterranean tempo. Whether tracing village traditions or uncovering coastal gems, Iorgos brings a seasoned traveler’s eye—and a local’s affection—to every story.

Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL Bus Road to Experience VOAK Delays

Crete’s Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL warns passengers of possible delays caused by VOAK works and recommends allowing extra travel time.

Tourism Official Apologizes for Turkish Flags at Heraklion Parade

Crete tourism official Michalis Vlatakis has apologized after Turkish flags were carried during an international dance parade along Heraklion's historic…

Heraklion Airport Passes 7.28 Million Passengers

Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis Airport had another punishingly busy August, with passenger and flight numbers showing just how intense the peak…

€398,520 in Road Safety Projects Approved for Rethymno

Crete's Regional Committee approved two road safety projects worth €398,520 for the Rethymno regional road network, including work around Armeni,…

Myriokephala Festival Brings Traffic Changes to Rethymno

Thousands of pilgrims are expected at Myriokephala in Rethymno, with traffic restrictions and delays around the historic monastery on September…

Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete's summer tourism season.

Heraklion Venetian Walls Kiosks Open Longer on Weekends

Two refreshment kiosks above Jesus Gate and Chania Gate are extending their weekend hours from 10 am to 10 pm.

FORTH Research Submersible Invites Heraklion to Explore the Venetian Harbor Seabed

FORTH Research ROV Explores Heraklion Venetian Harbor Seabed

Why Heraklion Cruise Ships Are Taking an Unplanned Detour

Cruise traffic in Heraklion is down. Why? Because global geopolitics and Greek port fees made sailing into a conflict zone…

Drivers Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Conditions on Roads Serving HMU, PAGNI, and University of Crete

Drivers are raising concerns over dangerous conditions, heavy traffic and vehicles entering the opposite lane on roads serving HMU, PAGNI…

Lasithi Is Trimming Trees So You Do Not Crash Into Them

Road crews in Lasithi are cutting branches and clearing roadside vegetation to improve visibility and make provincial roads safer for…

How a Midnight Meeting in Crete Sparked a 40-Year Romance

In 1985, an American and a South African met in Agios Nikolaos. He waited on museum steps for 5 days.…

Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

Sitia's countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive…

West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito…

€200,000 Approved for Flood and Erosion Protection in Fire-Hit Villages of Southern Crete

€200,000 in funding has been approved for flood and erosion protection in fire-hit Saktouria and Gianniou in southern Crete.

Sitia’s Agricultural Decline Could Change What Visitors Taste in Eastern Crete

98% of greenhouses in Goudouras sit empty this summer. The historic raisin industry is gone.

Crete VOAK Highway Construction Triggers Severe Peak-Season Gridlock

Heraklion transport drivers challenge the Minister to navigate VOAK traffic chaos as local groups demand night work and threaten legal…

Hersonissos Police Had a Busy August, From Drunk Drivers to 12,825 Empty Balloons

Greek police complete a massive August sweep in Hersonissos, seizing bootleg alcohol, thousands of laughing gas balloons, and issuing nearly…

West Nile in Crete? Don’t Panic, Pack the Repellent

Crete has confirmed a second locally acquired West Nile virus case. Travelers can take simple precautions against mosquito bites while…

Drunk Passenger Forces Flight From Newcastle to Heraklion to Divert to Thessaloniki

A Newcastle-to-Heraklion flight was forced into an emergency landing in Thessaloniki after an aggressive 42-year-old British tourist disrupted the cabin.