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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.

Americans’ Favorite Top 10 Greek Destinations

2025-06-26 by Iorgos Pappas

Americans’ Favorite Top 10 Greek Destinations

AirDNA reveals the 10 Greek destinations, with short-term rentals across Athens, Crete and Santorini leading the way.

Greece’s Animal Police Crack Down on Abandoned Dogs and Negligent Owners

2025-06-26 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greece’s animal police targets the massive stray dog crisis and widespread neglect by hunters, shepherds, and other pet owners.

Greece Airbnb Record Hits New Highs

2025-06-25 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greece Airbnb record:: INSETE data reveals who’s booking, where guests visit, and how tourist spending is changing.

Athens: Odeon of Herod Atticus Shuts Down for 3 Years

2025-06-24 by Iorgos Pappas

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The Odeon of Herod Atticus in Athens will close for at least three years from the end of summer 2025 for essential restoration work.

Agios Nikolaos Launches Thematic Tours Guided by Locals

2025-06-24 by Iorgos Pappas

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Volunteer tourist guides, historians, and locals will shape Agios Nikolaos thematic tours, beginning summer 2025.

Agios Nikolaos Honors Maritime Heritage With Nautical Festival

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greece at Sea returns to Agios Nikolaos from June 29 to July 6, 2025, with athletic, cultural and environmental events.

INSETE Report: Travel Behavior and Economic Trends in Top Tourism Markets 2025

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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Travel behavior in 2025: The newest INSETE study breaks down who is traveling, why, and how much cash they’re ready to part with.

Heraklion Traffic Changes Displace Tourist Buses and Taxi Stands

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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Heraklion’s recent traffic changes have stirred controversy among tourists, locals, and drivers as taxi stands are displaced.

5th Festival of the Region of Crete Kicks Off With Stavros Xarchakos Live in Eleutherna

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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Tourists in Crete can experience the 5th Crete Festival opening in Eleutherna with a free Stavros Xarchakos concert on June 27, 2025.

Crete and Peloponnese Join Forces to Promote Cross-Regional Tourism

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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A new Heraklion–Kalamata flight stitched Crete and Peloponnese together, driving fresh collaboration in tourism and business.

Athens Metro Line 4 Will Not Open in 2029

2025-06-21 by Iorgos Pappas

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Athens Metro Line 4 construction drags on, extending far past its original 2029 end date due to legal hurdles, incomplete site handovers, and underground challenges.

Hellenic Train Digital Tickets Lead to Worker Layoffs

2025-06-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Hellenic Train digital tickets

Hellenic Train is phasing out physical ticket offices in stations across Macedonia and Greece, moving to digital tickets.

On June 30, Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling in Platania

2025-06-20 by Iorgos Pappas

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Hosted by the Municipality of Amari, the Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling on June 30, 2025, honors the legendary Cretan musician.

Travel Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Water Systems in Crete Hotels

2025-06-20 by Iorgos Pappas

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A British tourist contracted Legionnaires’ disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June.

When Greek Wine Tourism Goes International (and Berlin Pretends It’s Santorini)

2025-06-16 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greek wine tourism received a spotlight in Berlin at an event organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization in Germany, the Greek Embassy in Berlin, and EDOKAO.

Heraklion Installs 40 Underground Garbage Bins Across 24 Sites

2025-06-07 by Iorgos Pappas

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Heraklion, led by Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, deployed over 40 underground garbage bins.

Cretan Olive Oil Producers Grapple with Bureaucracy as Harvest Remains Unsold

2025-06-06 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greek olive oil producers struggle with unsold harvests and rising bureaucracy in 2025: when did it start and what led to this dilemma?

Agreement Brings Modern Rail Interconnection Between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece

2025-06-06 by Iorgos Pappas

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Agreement brings a modern rail and road interconnection between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece, linking Black Sea to Aegean transport.

Santorini Historical Archive of Thira and Thirasia Grand Opening

2025-06-05 by Iorgos Pappas

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Join the official opening of the Historical Archive of Thira and Thirasia in Santorini on June 9, 2025.

Greek 2025 Tourist Season Brings Record Costs for Holidaymakers

2025-06-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Greek 2025 tourist season: beach in Crete.

The Greek 2025 tourist season arrives with soaring prices and fading hopes for locals, as thousands face the harsh reality: holidays now belong to the lucky few.

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Crete promoted year-round tourism at The Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin, targeting growing Irish demand for off-season travel.

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A new accommodation facility for people with disabilities opens in Faneromeni, South Crete, on February 1, 2026.

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Crete in Global Spotlight: Why Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 Got It Right

2026-01-28 By Phil Butler

When Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations 2026, one result stood out quietly but unmistakably: Crete ranked 9th in the world. Not 9th in Europe. Not 9th among islands. 9th globally. And that matters. The Best of the Best list represents roughly the top 1% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on […]

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Crete will receive a significant number of AI-powered traffic cameras as part of a national automated traffic enforcement system.

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