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Kostas Raptis is a reporter living in Heraklion, Crete, where he covers the fast-moving world of AI and smart technology. He first discovered the island in 2016 and never quite forgot it—finally making the move in 2022. Now based in the city he once only dreamed of calling home, Kostas brings a curious eye and a human touch to the stories shaping our digital future.

Greece Overtourism and Its Impact on Local Communities

2025-07-17 by Kostas Raptis

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Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, calls for strategic visitor management in Greece to safeguard local communities.

UNESCO Adds Minoan Palaces in Crete to World Heritage List

2025-07-17 by Kostas Raptis

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UNESCO has added six significant Minoan palace centers in Crete to its World Heritage list.

NaTour4CChange Is Dragging Cretan Tourism into the Climate Conversation

2025-07-17 by Kostas Raptis

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NaTour4CChange, led by the Region of Crete, gathers local officials, experts, and tourists to confront climate change’s effect on coastal tourism.

What Happens When Olives Hit the Press Without Their Pits

2025-07-17 by Kostas Raptis

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Olive oil production in Crete takes a satirical turn as experts and farmers gather in Heraklion to discuss kernelless olive processing.

Athens Reservoirs Hit Record Lows

2025-07-17 by Kostas Raptis

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Athens, a city famed for its sunshine, now faces water scarcity as Mornos and Evinos reservoirs report historic low levels.

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