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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.

Thessaloniki to Host EuroPride 2024 in June

2024-03-21 by Iorgos Pappas

EuroPride 2024

Thessaloniki is poised to enter the annals of history as it prepares to host the first EuroPride in Greece between June 21- 29, 2024.

The 13th Balkans International Wine Competition is Set for June in Bulgaria and Turkey

2024-03-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Balkans International Wine Competition and Festival

The 13th Balkans International Wine Competition brings together two countries with rich wine traditions – Bulgaria and Turkey.

Jeddah Historic District Unveils Inaugural Trio of Heritage Hotels

2024-03-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Jeddah Historic District

The Jeddah Historic District started restoring and redeveloping three historic buildings in Al Balad into high-end hotels.

Aegean Airlines Introduces 4th Daily Athens-London Flight

2024-03-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Aegean Airlines logo on a plane.

Exciting news! Aegean Airlines has just introduced a new daily flight to and from London.

Athens: St. Patrick’s Day Gala Ball 2024 on March 16

2024-03-04 by Iorgos Pappas

St. Patrick's Day

Athens’ Irish community and their many friends will enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s national holiday, at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Syntagma Square, where the Greek-Irish Society holds its yearly gala ball.

Delta Path-of-totality Flights to Watch the Great American Eclipse from 30,000 Feet

2024-02-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Solar eclipse 2024

The Delta Path-of-totality Flights will enable passengers to observe the Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024 from 30000 feet.

Heraklion Airport Closed Until February 24

2024-02-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion International Airport

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) will be closed from February 19 to 24, thus no flights will operate.

G Adventures to Launch New Tours in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025

2024-02-14 by Iorgos Pappas

G Adventures

G Adventures, USAID Turizam, and GTTRC are collaborating to launch new tours to this fascinating destination in the Balkans.

Expedia® Spring Break Travel Outlook 2024

2024-02-13 by Iorgos Pappas

Austin

The April 8 total solar eclipse is driving travellers to its path of totality, according to the Spring Break Travel Outlook 2024 by Expedia.

Municipality of Malevizi to Get VR and AR Apps

2024-02-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Malevizi VR and AR apps

Municipality of Malevizi to offer citizens and tourists two apps: one for virtual reality and one for augmented reality.

Turkish Airlines Launches TK Wallet Payment Solution

2024-02-11 by Iorgos Pappas

TK Wallet

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members can activate TK Wallet to access exclusive benefits, make payments, and retrieve refunds.

Google Maps Gets Generative AI Overhaul

2024-02-10 by Iorgos Pappas

Google maps pin

Google unveiled a new generative AI-powered method for Maps on February 1st, 2024, to assist consumers in finding the ideal location.

Burgas Airport Shutting Down in March

2024-02-09 by Iorgos Pappas

Burgas Airport

Burgas Airport (IATA: BOJ, ICAO: LBBG) will temporarily shut down from March 7 to March 31, according to Fraport Bulgaria.

25th International Ice Sculpture Festival 2024 in Jelgava Opens Its Doors on February 2nd

2024-01-19 by Iorgos Pappas

International Ice Sculpture Festival 2023

Latvia: the 25th International Ice Sculpture Festival is scheduled to grace the charming city of Jelgava from the 2nd to the 4th of February, 2024.

Finnair Commences Tartu-Helsinki Flights on March 31

2024-01-17 by Iorgos Pappas

Finnair Commences Tartu-Helsinki Flights

Finnair Tartu-Helsinki flights starting March 31 will cost around €70.

ADVENTUR 2024, Lithuania’s International Exhibition for Tourism, Scheduled for January 26-28

2024-01-17 by Iorgos Pappas

ADVENTUR 2024

ADVENTUR 2024, is scheduled from the 26th to the 28th of January

HARIBO Starts 2024 with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Achievement and #HOWiHARIBO Art Contest

2024-01-13 by Iorgos Pappas

#HOWiHARIBO Art Contest

HARIBO entered 2024 with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement, launching its #HOWiHARIBO art contest with cash and sweet prizes.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens to Open in 2027

2024-01-12 by Iorgos Pappas

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Breaks Ground in the Heart of the Athens Rivera

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will open its doors in 2027 with a lively casino with 180 tables, 1100 guest rooms, and 15 dining venues.

Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Expands European Footprint with Acquisitions in Italy and Greece

2024-01-10 by Iorgos Pappas

Lazart Hotel by Zeus International Hotels

Zeus International Hotels and Resorts has recently acquired two hotel properties in Milan (Italy) and Thessaloniki (Greece).

3.7 Magnitude Earthquake 11 km southeast of Zakros

2024-01-08 by Iorgos Pappas

3.7 Earthquake 11 km southeast of Zakros

On Monday, January 8, 2024, at 4:08 pm local time (Europe/Athens GMT +2), a moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Sitia, Crete, Greece. The earthquake, with a very shallow depth of 18.2 kilometres (11 miles), was not perceived by locals or at least not reported as such. At first, the […]

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A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

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