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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.

Messinia’s Tourism Woes: A Call for Action

2024-07-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Messinia

The Hoteliers’ Association of Messinia is raising concerns over misleading narratives about overtourism.

Vlora International Airport to be Completed This Year

2024-07-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Vlora International Airport to be Completed This Year

Vlora International Airport will be completed by the end of this year and welcome its first passengers in 2025.

Ryanair Fights Unjustified Athens Airport Fee Hike

2024-07-30 by Iorgos Pappas

Ryanair Europe's biggest budget airline

Ryanair has officially appealed to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) against Athens Airport’s attempts to bypass the Greek government’s decision to cut aviation taxes by 75% starting November 2024. This move aims to promote off-peak travel and boost year-round tourism in Greece. However, Athens Airport and Fraport Greece plan to hike charges, negating the […]

Crete’s Water Management Organization: A Controversial Shift Towards Privatization

2024-07-29 by Iorgos Pappas

Water Management

The government is rapidly advancing plans for a new water management organization in Crete (more information in Greek via Neakriti). This follows their previous action in Thessaly, where they assigned water management to a private company, Ο.Δ.Υ.Θ. Α.Ε. This entity took over responsibilities for rivers, lakes, and flood prevention, dismantling public services previously overseeing these […]

Greece’s Short-Term Rental Market in June 2024

2024-07-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Beachfront Villa Atalandia

The Greek short-term rental market continues to expand. The total number of units grew from 204,578 last year to 224,860 by June 2024.

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