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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.

ADVENTUR 2024, Lithuania’s International Exhibition for Tourism, Scheduled for January 26-28

2024-01-17 by Iorgos Pappas

ADVENTUR 2024

ADVENTUR 2024, is scheduled from the 26th to the 28th of January

HARIBO Starts 2024 with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Achievement and #HOWiHARIBO Art Contest

2024-01-13 by Iorgos Pappas

#HOWiHARIBO Art Contest

HARIBO entered 2024 with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement, launching its #HOWiHARIBO art contest with cash and sweet prizes.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens to Open in 2027

2024-01-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Breaks Ground in the Heart of the Athens Rivera

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will open its doors in 2027 with a lively casino with 180 tables, 1100 guest rooms, and 15 dining venues.

Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Expands European Footprint with Acquisitions in Italy and Greece

2024-01-10 by Iorgos Pappas

Lazart Hotel by Zeus International Hotels

Zeus International Hotels and Resorts has recently acquired two hotel properties in Milan (Italy) and Thessaloniki (Greece).

3.7 Magnitude Earthquake 11 km southeast of Zakros

2024-01-08 by Iorgos Pappas

3.7 Earthquake 11 km southeast of Zakros

On Monday, January 8, 2024, at 4:08 pm local time (Europe/Athens GMT +2), a moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Sitia, Crete, Greece. The earthquake, with a very shallow depth of 18.2 kilometres (11 miles), was not perceived by locals or at least not reported as such. At first, the […]

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Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete

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Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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Malaka Packs a Punch

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.

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2025-10-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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Crete Still Rolls Its Own

2025-10-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.

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