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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.

Greece’s Island Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Tourism

2025-07-08 by Iorgos Pappas

Yannis Hatzis on island infrastructure

Greece’s hoteliers sounded the alarm at the European Parliament over failing island infrastructure.

KEDE Leads the Charge to Revamp Greece’s Thermal Springs

2025-07-08 by Iorgos Pappas

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KEDE’s board approved a plan to rejuvenate Greece’s thermal springs, proposing upgrades, new wellness infrastructure, and sustainable tourism.

Chania’s Traditional Strata Continues Tomorrow with Music and Dance

2025-07-07 by Iorgos Pappas

strata illustration

On Tuesday nights, Chania’s heart beats loudest along the Traditional Strata. No ticket needed, just follow the music.

New Renovation Plan for Amoudara’s Andreas Papandreou

2025-07-07 by Iorgos Pappas

Andreas Papandreou Street

The Mayor of Malevizi has presented the renovation plan for Andreas Papandreou Street in Amoudara on July 1, 2025.

14.3% Surge in Cruise Passengers in Heraklion

2025-07-01 by Iorgos Pappas

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Cruise passengers arriving at Heraklion surged by 14.3% in the first half of 2025, hitting 190,606 visitors.

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

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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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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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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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