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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.

When the Moon Rises Over Crete

2025-10-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Full moon rising

The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.

Greece Gets a Free Shower – And Nobody Brought an Umbrella

2025-10-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Stormy day

Last week’s rain hit Greece hard, flooding streets and testing umbrellas. Northern and western regions took the brunt, while the rest of the country tried to stay dry — with mixed results.

Greece Announces Hotel-school Model for Tourism Education With 99-year Leases

2025-10-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Hotel-school Model

Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by Switzerland’s model.

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Mykonos Hotel Loses Millions in Subsidy Over Missed Deadlines

2025-10-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Grecotel Mykonos Blu

TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved in 2007.

Athens Airport Climbs Connectivity Rankings but Still Misses the Global Stage

2025-10-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Athens Airport

Athens Airport ranked eighth in Europe and ninth in the EMEA region in OAG’s Megahubs 2025 survey. Aegean Airlines dominates with 39% of flights.

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Stories of Interest

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The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 By Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

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Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

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Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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