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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.

Cretan Cockroaches Outpacing Tourists

2025-07-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Cretan cockroaches

Cretan cockroaches are driving tourists to distraction, especially during Crete’s neglected summer months.

Over 120 Alltours Agents Invade Crete

2025-07-12 by Iorgos Pappas

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From April to June, Danaos Travel hosted over 120 Alltours tourism professionals on six familiarization trips across Crete.

Athens International Airport Passenger Traffic Skyrockets in June

2025-07-11 by Iorgos Pappas

Passenger Traffic Skyrockets in June

Athens International Airport recorded a 7.6% increase in passenger traffic in the first half of 2025, driven mainly by international travelers.

Crete Under Pressure: Greece Suspends Asylum Claims by North African Migrants

2025-07-11 by Iorgos Pappas

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Crete, already straining under multiple layers of developmental and environmental stress, is now at the center of a rapidly evolving humanitarian and geopolitical dilemma. Earlier this week, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an emergency suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, citing a sudden spike in landings along Crete’s […]

Crete’s Heraklion Airport Scrubs Up Its Sanitary Facilities

2025-07-11 by Iorgos Pappas

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Officials launched major upgrades to sanitary facilities at Heraklion International Airport, Crete, responding to tourist complaints.

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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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A Full-year Guide to Crete’s Aromatic Wild Herbs

2025-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

A month-by-month guide to thyme, oregano, sage, and pennyroyal — nature’s aromatic clock of the island.

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