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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.

Heraklion Taxi Owners Launch 48 Hour Strike Over Article 52

2026-02-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Transport bill Article 52 taxis strike

Heraklion taxi owners begin a 48-hour strike at the airport over Article 52 of the Transport bill, citing unfair competition and market distortion.

Knossou Avenue Was Never Dark

2026-02-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Knossou Avenue Street Lighting Upgrade

From BOAK bridge to Venizeleio Hospital, lights shine. Understanding the gyratory system remains optional.

Six Injured Migrant Children Airlifted to Athens After Chios Shipwreck

2026-02-07 by Iorgos Pappas

Chios Shipwreck

Six injured migrant children were airlifted from Chios to Athens following a deadly shipwreck. New findings raise questions about the causes of death, while the alleged trafficker faces justice.

Crete Tourism Season Starts Early as Hotels and Flights Ramp Up

2026-02-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete tourism season

Crete enters the new tourism season from early April, with hotels reopening sooner, strong bookings, expanded UK flights, and hiring in full swing.

Welcome to Crete, Now Please Do Not Touch Anything

2026-02-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete environmental zoning

Environmental zoning maps in Crete are becoming unreadable. Forester Giannis Fotakis warns Chania risks turning uninvestable amid growing restrictions.

Crete Makes More Per Tourist — and Loses Them Faster

2026-02-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete tourist gain

INSETE data shows Crete increasing spend per visit while average stay declines, raising questions about long-term tourism value and strategy.

Gouves Coastal Road Damage Puts Pressure on Ministries Ahead of Tourist Season

2026-02-06 by Iorgos Pappas

illustration for an article about Gouves Coastal Road

Severe erosion damage on the Gouves coastal road prompts the Mayor of Hersonissos to urge multiple ministries to act, citing public safety and tourism risks.

Crete’s VOAK Seals a €2bn Deal

2026-02-05 by Iorgos Pappas

VOAK Deal €2bn Crete

GEK TERNA, AKTOR, and Metlen finalize a €2bn agreement for the VOAK highway, shaping Crete’s main road axis for the next 35 years.

Crete Is Running Dry for a Fourth Year

2026-02-05 by Iorgos Pappas

drought Crete 2026

Crete enters its fourth dry year as dams and aquifers fall. Authorities warn urgent water restrictions are needed in 2026.

Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

2026-02-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Career Day

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

Rethymno Reorganizes Leisure Boat Berths as Marina Hits Capacity Limits

2026-02-03 by Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno Marina

With no room for expansion, Rethymno Port introduces a new framework to manage professional leisure vessels within existing marina and harbor space.

The Global Meetings Industry Discovers Greece Again, Reinvents the Odyssey

2026-01-28 by Iorgos Pappas

IAPCO 2026

Athens will host the IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly 2026, bringing global conference professionals together to discuss meetings, strategy, and the reinvention of the Odyssey.

Crete Targets Irish Travelers With Year-Round Tourism Push in Dublin

2026-01-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete Dublin Tourism Fair

Crete promoted year-round tourism at The Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin, targeting growing Irish demand for off-season travel.

Desalination Debate in Heraklion Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns

2026-01-27 by Iorgos Pappas

desalination

Plans to explore desalination in Heraklion have sparked political and expert reactions, with concerns over cost, environmental impact.

Fattal Takes Over Cora Resort in Halkidiki

2026-01-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Cora Resort and Spa

The Fattal Hotel Group has acquired the five-star Cora Resort in Halkidiki from Bain Capital, expanding its presence in Greece’s luxury hotel market.

When Images Become Strategy

2026-01-26 by Iorgos Pappas

Tourism photography

Hotel photographer Andreas Sfyridis hosts a Tourism Photography Workshop in Athens on 7–8 February 2026, focusing on branding, strategy, and visual storytelling.

After the Storm, Heraklion Wakes Up Under a Blanket of African Dust

2026-01-22 by Iorgos Pappas

african dust

Only hours after the storm wrecked parts of Crete with savage winds and rough seas, African dust rolled in and sealed the city under a thick, suffocating haze.

Tourism Workers in Greece Call 24-Hour Strike on February 25

2026-01-22 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece Tourism Strike February 25

Tourism workers in Greece strike on February 25 over delayed benefits and prepaid card problems.

Heraklion Port Authority and Heraklion Airport Strengthen Cooperation

2026-01-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion cruise homeport

Heraklion Port Authority and the new Heraklion International Airport agreed to closer coordination to promote the city as a Mediterranean cruise homeport

Greece and Algeria Want More Tourists and Direct Flights

2026-01-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece Algeria Tourism Agreement

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Algeria’s Deputy FM Sofiane Chaib to sign a tourism cooperation agreement and discuss direct flights.

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