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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.

Heraklion Rolls Out 1,000 Blue Recycling Bins

2025-03-21 by Iorgos Pappas

blue recycling bins

Heraklion Municipality takes on waste woes with 1,000 new blue recycling bins being placed around the city and region.

A Cleaner Santorini, One Compactor at a Time

2025-03-21 by Iorgos Pappas

Santorini gets ten modern waste compactors.

Santorini gets ten modern waste compactors. Learn what they are, why they matter, and how you can help keep the island pristine.

Kefalogiannis: Strengthening the Resilience of Our Cities Is a Moral Obligation

2025-03-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Kefalogiannis

Kefalogiannis: ” Without citizens who are proactive and prepared, resilience is just a theory.”

Agios Nikolaos Unveils €120,000 Tourism Promotion Strategy

2025-03-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Agios Nikolaos tourism promotion

Agios Nikolaos reveals its €120,000 2025 tourism promotion strategy focused on innovative initiatives and Middle Eastern markets.

68 Hotels in Greece Awarded Michelin Keys

2025-03-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Michelin Keys

68 of Greece’s finest hotels have been recognized with Michelin Keys. Learn about the accolades and unique stays nationwide.

Will the Open Mall Truly Transform the Heart of Heraklion?

2025-03-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Open Mall

Heraklion’s Open Mall project promises bike lanes and urban upgrades in key streets. What will this bold move mean for locals and tourists?

Crete’s Vacation Home Market Soars

2025-03-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s vacation home market

Crete’s vacation home market has skyrocketed in recent years. Key insights from the experts at Elxis – At Home in Greece.

Lassithi Development Discussed in Neapolis Meeting

2025-03-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Lassithi development meeting

The District Governor of Lassithi, Giannis Androulakis, met with Neapolis Community President Dimitris Galanakis to discuss regional development priorities.

Heat Shock Warning: Greece Faces Plummeting Temperatures and Snowstorms This Week

2025-03-17 by Iorgos Pappas

Heat Shock Warning

Greece braces for a dramatic “heat shock” with a 48-hour cold snap from March 18-20, impacting major cities and mountain regions.

Agnos-Xirokamares Tunnel Plan Moves Forward

2025-03-17 by Iorgos Pappas

Agnos-Xirokamares Tunnel meeting

The Agnos-Xirokamares tunnel plan moves forward, with the environmental committee approving the study.

HSCA Predictions for Summer Arrivals 2025

2025-03-17 by Iorgos Pappas

HSCA forecast for summer arrivals 2025

HSCA predicts a summer full of increases in aircraft and passenger numbers for 2025, except in Santorini. Air arrivals are expected to grow by 7%.

KYDON SA Car Park on Peridou Street Closes from March 17 to 22

2025-03-16 by Iorgos Pappas

KYDON SA car park on Peridou Street

The KYDON SA car park on Peridou Street in Chania will close from March 17-22, 2025, due to roadworks by DEYACH.

Greece Pushes for an Insular Program from the EU

2025-03-16 by Iorgos Pappas

insular program

The insular program includes price monitoring, liquidity assistance, and permanent funding measures for small islands.

Heraklion Airport Holds Greece’s First Anti-Terrorism Exercise

2025-03-14 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport Anti-Terrorism Exercise

Heraklion Airport hosted Greece’s first large-scale anti-terrorism exercise featuring a staged bomb threat, gunman, and hostage rescue.

Ammoudi Square in Malevizi Gets a Facelift

2025-03-14 by Iorgos Pappas

Ammoudi Square in Malevizi Gets a Facelift

The Municipality of Malevizi, Crete, announces an open electronic tender for the Ammoudi Square redevelopment.

Greek and Moldovan Tourism Collaboration Takes Shape

2025-03-14 by Iorgos Pappas

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni meets with Moldova's Culture and Tourism Minister Sergiu Prodan to deepen ties.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni meets with Moldova’s Culture and Tourism Minister Sergiu Prodan to deepen ties.

Underwater Archaeological Research in Asini Reveals Ancient Port Structures

2025-03-13 by Iorgos Pappas

Underwater Archaeological Research in Asini

Underwater archaeological research in Asini near Tolo, Argolida (2024) unveiled ancient harbour structures and pottery.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Tourism Ireland

2025-03-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Tourism Ireland.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Tourism Ireland. Discover parades, music, and cultural charm in Dublin, Northern Ireland, and beyond.

Apostolos Tzitzikostas Held a #YouthPolicyDialogue in Brussels

2025-03-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Apostolos Tzitzikostas in Brussels

Apostolos Tzitzikostas led a discussion with 20 young Europeans in Brussels on sustainable transport, tourism, employment prospects, and EU policies.

Heraklion Among 13 Municipalities Creating DMMO for Sustainable Tourism Growth

2025-03-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion embraces the DMMO project under Greece’s national tourism strategy.

Heraklion embraces the DMMO project under Greece’s national tourism strategy.

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