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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.

Best Cruise Lines of 2023

2023-12-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Silver Endeavour, Gibraltar.

Cruise Critic® has revealed the best cruise lines of 2023 during its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards.

iSeatz Travel Trends 2024

2023-12-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Travel Trends 2024

iSeatz has released its Travel Trends 2024 survey report showing high interest in travel among younger people, and a shift to earlier trip planning.

Heraklion Recognized as UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

2023-12-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

The Municipality of Heraklion, in partnership with the Development Organization “Heraklion M.A.E.,” will host the official ceremony for Heraklion’s induction into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCNN) on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Heraklion is among the 55 cities that recently joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on World Cities Day, celebrated on October 31. The […]

Greek Taxi Drivers on Nationwide Strike

2023-12-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Greek taxi drivers in cabs.

Taxi drivers are opposing the government’s proposal to set a higher minimum tax rate for self-employed individuals, regardless of their reported earnings.

Record Year For Knossos Palace: 15MM Euro Revenue

2023-12-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Knossos Tourists

Knossos Palace has achieved record-breaking attendance, with a staggering one million visitors by the end of 2023. This influx of tourists has proved to be a financial boon for the state, with revenue expected to reach 15 million euros by the year’s end. These numbers surpass the visitation figures from 2019, marking a truly “golden” […]

Breaking News: Spinalonga Electrification Project Commences

2023-11-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Spinalonga Island

Work has started on laying the underwater cable to provide electricity to the island of Spinalonga. Officials, including the mayor of Agios Nikolaos, Mr. Antonis Zervos, met in Athens to discuss the progress of the project. The floating crane is ready to transport materials to the project site in the Gulf of Elounda. The cable […]

First Snow on the Psiloritis Mountains, Crete

2023-11-19 by Iorgos Pappas

First snow on the Psiloritis Mountains

Last night, when other parts of Crete experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms, the peaks of the Psiloritis Mountains embraced the first snowfall.

Breaking News: Higher Prices for Cretan Cheese

2023-11-07 by Iorgos Pappas

Graviera Kriti - higher prices for Cretan cheese

Increasing production expenses and a lack of raw materials are leading to higher prices for Cretan cheese.

Archaeology: Massive Stone Hand Axe Found in Al-‘Ula

2023-11-07 by Iorgos Pappas

AlUla

This 51.3cm long fine-grained basalt tool is likely over 200,000 years old, making it possibly the world’s largest ‘hand axe’ from the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period.

Όχι Day: 10 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know

2023-10-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Oxi Day, Ohi Day, or Όχι Day

Όχι Day commemorates the courage and determination of the Cretan people during World War II when they said “Όχι” (No) to the Axis powers.

Last-Minute Halloween Shopping at Amazon

2023-10-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Halloween shopping at Amazon.

Halloween is just around the corner, and if left things to the last minute, Amazon has got you covered for all your Halloween shopping needs.

Arajet Now Offers Direct Flights Between Toronto and Santo Domingo

2023-10-27 by Iorgos Pappas

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Arajet (IATA: DM; ICAO: DWI, Callsign: DOMINICAN), the low-cost airline based in the Caribbean, has expanded its operations to Canada by offering direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo.

Chania Municipal Market Likely to Reopen in Summer 2024

2023-10-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Chania Municipal Market

Panagiotis Simandirakis, Mayor of Chania, says Chania Municipal Market (Agora) will reopen in the summer of 2024.

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European Sleeper Night Train to Travel from Brussels to Prague

2023-10-16 by Iorgos Pappas

European Sleeper Brussels Prague route

Starting on March 25, 2024, the European Sleeper night train currently connecting Brussels, Amsterdam, and Berlin will expand to include the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague.

Amadeus: Surge in Global Hotel Occupancy in 2023

2023-09-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Koukoumi Hotel Mykonos

Global hotel occupancy levels for 2023 are currently 10% higher than in 2022, according to data from Amadeus.

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At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

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How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL Bus Road to Experience VOAK Delays

2026-09-09 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL warns passengers of possible delays caused by VOAK works and recommends allowing extra travel time.

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British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel

2026-09-08 By Arthur Butler

A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.

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