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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.

Evros Cultural Revival: 70 Million Euros for Monument Restoration

2025-08-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni at the inspection she carried out at the Bayazid Mosque

“Evros is at the heart of the priorities of the Government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. From July 2019 to date, 70,000,000 euros have been invested in Evros in the field of culture. Culture for us is defence, and this is best understood by those who live here on the border, the Evrites. The project at the […]

Crete’s Hotel Employees Face an Uncertain Season

2025-08-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Hotel Employees in Crete

Hotel Employees in Crete demand longer unemployment aid for seasonal tourism workers—addressing months without income and the survival of thousands of families.

Disruptive Guests Challenge Summer Calm in Greece

2025-07-30 by Iorgos Pappas

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Disruptive guests arrive as severe storms hit Greece in August 2025, causing travel disruptions and safety warnings. T

From Olive Grove to Crime Scene

2025-07-29 by Iorgos Pappas

As Cretalive.gr reported, a 49-year-old man has been identified as the person responsible. Whether it was negligence or deliberate remains to be seen—but a case file has already been drawn against him.

Don’t Drink the Water in Crete

2025-07-29 by Iorgos Pappas

Drinking tap water in Crete is a classic hit-or-miss situation, and your guests deserve the straight facts. The pipes may be sparkling in Heraklion, but five minutes down the coast, you might get water that tastes like yesterday’s seawater with a dash of mystery minerals. Most locals don’t bother with the tap, and there’s a […]

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Stories of Interest

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Rain and Bread

2025-10-16 By Arthur Butler

Cold days come suddenly in Crete. The morning light turns dull silver, the wind begins to travel sideways, and then—without much warning—the first heavy rain falls. The sound of it against the tiles is steady and determined, the sound of work being done. The earth drinks greedily. The olive groves darken, their silver leaves folding […]

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Aposelemis Wetland Event Unites Science, Education, and Culture in Crete

2025-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Hersonissos invites visitors to a two-day event, “Aposelemis Wetland – A Liquid Treasure of Life,” exploring Crete’s most underrated natural habitat through science, education, and local culture.

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Crete Mayors and MPs Clash with Athens Over Radar Installation on Papoura Hill

2025-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

After a ministerial decision approved radar works on Papoura Hill, Crete’s mayors and MPs accused the government of betraying agreements to protect the Minoan site.

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Emergency Funding for Sfakia to Tackle Rising Migrant Arrivals

2025-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Greece’s Migration Ministry approved €150,000 in emergency aid to help the Municipality of Sfakia, Crete, manage rising migratory flows through the region.

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Papoura Hill Under EU Parliament Scrutiny

2025-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Papadakis submitted two clear questions to the European Commission: For now, Papoura Hill stands quiet—its stones, perhaps, listening. But beneath that silence, Crete’s people continue to speak loudly, defending the soil that remembers who they were before radars, runways, and all the mode. Crete’s rugged heart beats again with protest drums. The island’s archaeologists, local […]

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