Iorgos Pappas, Author at Argophilia

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.

Euro Banknotes Are Getting a New Look

2026-08-21 by Iorgos Pappas

The European Central Bank is inviting the public to vote on the next generation of Euro banknotes through September 21, 2026.

Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

Samaria Gorge Weather Forecasts Under Review After Repeated Closures

2026-08-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete authorities want more accurate weather monitoring at Samaria Gorge after forecast rainfall led to closures despite suitable hiking conditions.

New Tourism Projects Spread From the Cyclades to Crete and the Mainland

2026-08-19 by Iorgos Pappas

From a new 3-star aparthotel in Chania to strict traditional aesthetic rules in Kimolos, here is the latest wave of approved tourism investments across Greece.

Heraklion Water Supply Faces Major Deficit After Aposelemis Dam Failure

2026-08-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion faces a daily deficit of up to 6,000 m³ of water as Aposelemis Dam supplies are cut in half due to an ongoing technical fault.

Chania Police Issue Strict Traffic Restrictions for Agios Fanourios Feast in Apokoronas

2026-08-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Special traffic measures will be in place for the Agios Fanourios feast in Apokoronas on August 26–27,

Rising Youth Intoxication Cases Prompt Reality Check from Cretan Alcohol Clinic

2026-08-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Around 400 people are currently monitored at PAGNI’s Alcohol Clinic, with six to seven new cases arriving each month. A psychiatrist explains when drinking becomes problematic.

Nearly 1,500 Traffic Violations Found on Crete’s Roads in Three Days

2026-08-17 by Iorgos Pappas

Over the 3-day holiday weekend, Cretan police checked 3,889 vehicles and recorded 1,469 violations, including 46 drunk drivers and 26 unlicensed drivers.

Aposelemis Water Disruption Raises Concern in Crete at Peak Tourism Season

2026-08-14 by Iorgos Pappas

Water supply from the Aposelemis Dam to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos was abruptly cut off last night due to a processing dysfunction.

Chania Keeps Strong International Air Links Into Autumn

2026-08-14 by Iorgos Pappas

More than 346,000 international airline seats are scheduled for Chania in September and October, pointing to continued tourism beyond summer.

Aposelemis Water Crisis Hits Three Crete Municipalities During Peak Tourist Season

2026-08-14 by Iorgos Pappas

Water supplies from Aposelemis have been suspended to Heraklion, Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos after a treatment-system malfunction.

New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

2026-08-13 by Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

Visa Express Fuels Turkish Boom on Greek Islands

2026-08-12 by Iorgos Pappas

A quiet but powerful shift is reshaping summer travel in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkish visitors are arriving in record numbers on a cluster of Greek islands, driven by a simplified visa-on-arrival program that has turned short-haul Aegean travel into one of the region’s fastest-growing tourism stories of 2026. The scheme, commonly known as Visa Express […]