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Iorgos Pappas

Tourist Rescued After Injury in Mylos Gorge Near Rethymno

Firefighters extracted an injured tourist from Myli Gorge, a lush valley known for its historic abandoned watermills and cave chapels.

The World’s Most Indecisive Traveler Just Pulled Off the Ultimate Airport Plot Twist (And Wizz Air Played Along)

A Wizz Air passenger flew from Budapest to Heraklion, changed his mind repeatedly and somehow returned to Budapest on the…

No, Greece Is Not Letting Hotels Move 25 Meters From the Sea

Greece’s new tourism planning framework does not allow hotels within 25 meters of the sea. The first 25 meters will…

Is Heraklion Full of Singles? 43% of Residents Are Unmarried

Heraklion’s population grew nearly 10% since 2001. Census data also show 23,480 one-person households and 43% unmarried residents.

Heraklion to Get Two New Urban Beaches in Major Waterfront Project

Two new beaches stretching 240 and 170 meters will be created east and west of the Natural History Museum in…

Cretan Businesses Demand Immediate Halt to New Heraklion Migrant Center

Crete's Federation of Commercial Associations is calling for consultation over the planned temporary Skouloudis migrant facility near Heraklion.

Tourist Ignites Outdoor BBQ Amidst Gale-Force Wind Warnings in Crete

A German tourist was fined €1,850 after an outdoor charcoal fire spread to dry vegetation near Hersonissos during dangerous winds…

Hundreds of Drones to Light Up Heraklion’s Venetian Walls on August 31

Heraklion’s Venetian Walls become the setting for a spectacular September festival, opening August 31 with a hundreds-strong drone show, live…

First Locally Acquired West Nile Virus Case Reported in Crete

A woman in Rethymno has tested positive for West Nile virus without recent travel outside Crete, indicating local transmission on…

OFI Takes Crete to Europe With Eight-Match Europa League Campaign

OFI's historic Europa League campaign will bring Leverkusen, Hoffenheim, Anderlecht and Lech Poznań to Crete, while the club takes its…

Hare Hunting Incident in Kissamos Leaves Man Injured by Ricocheted Shot

A drunk hunter accidentally injures a 52-year-old man in Kissamos, Crete. Details on the incident, Greek hare hunting season rules,…

From the Tatras to the Balkans, European Ski Holidays Are a Little Bit Different

Explore a different side of European ski holidays, from Poland and Slovakia to Romania and Bulgaria, with mountain towns, local…

Why Türkiye Remains a Favorite Summer Escape for Baltic Travelers

Türkiye continues to attract Baltic travelers with warm beaches, historic cities, diverse landscapes, excellent food and holidays to suit every…

Thessaloniki Metro Extension to Kalamaria Opens Today

Thessaloniki Metro’s 4.5-kilometer extension to Kalamaria opened,, adding five stations and cutting travel time to central Thessaloniki to under 20…

Amorgos to Host 17th International Tourism Film Festival and 23rd YPERIA Convention

The 17th Amorgos International Tourism Film Festival will bring filmmakers, tourism professionals and cultural organizations to the island from November…

Chania’s Sewage Crisis Fuels Fresh Debate Over the City’s Tourism Limits

Following untreated sewage spills at Nea Chora beach and the Venetian Harbor, the Antarsia movement demands an immediate freeze on…

Ministry Defends Acropolis Accessibility Lift Closures During Extreme Weather

The Greek Culture Ministry responds to complaints about the Acropolis accessibility lift, clarifying that weather and safety protocols require temporary…

Italy Proposes €75 Fine for Pedestrians Texting While Crossing

Italy’s draft Highway Code reform targets distracted pedestrians, proposing €75 fines for texting while crossing.

Greece’s Aging Ferry Fleet Faces Urgent Renewal Challenge

Over 80% of Greek passenger ferries are over 20 years old. With 20M annual passengers, the industry faces an urgent…

Crete Remains West Nile-Free as Elderly Patient’s Infection Traced to Athens

Health authorities confirm Crete has no local West Nile virus cases after an elderly patient hospitalized at Venizeleio in Heraklion…