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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.

When Greek Wine Tourism Goes International (and Berlin Pretends It’s Santorini)

2025-06-16 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greek wine tourism received a spotlight in Berlin at an event organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization in Germany, the Greek Embassy in Berlin, and EDOKAO.

Heraklion Installs 40 Underground Garbage Bins Across 24 Sites

2025-06-07 by Iorgos Pappas

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Heraklion, led by Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, deployed over 40 underground garbage bins.

Cretan Olive Oil Producers Grapple with Bureaucracy as Harvest Remains Unsold

2025-06-06 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greek olive oil producers struggle with unsold harvests and rising bureaucracy in 2025: when did it start and what led to this dilemma?

Agreement Brings Modern Rail Interconnection Between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece

2025-06-06 by Iorgos Pappas

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Agreement brings a modern rail and road interconnection between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece, linking Black Sea to Aegean transport.

Santorini Historical Archive of Thira and Thirasia Grand Opening

2025-06-05 by Iorgos Pappas

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Join the official opening of the Historical Archive of Thira and Thirasia in Santorini on June 9, 2025.

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