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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.

IndiGo to Launch Athens-Delhi Direct Flights

2025-06-02 by Kostas Raptis

IndiGo Airlines

IndiGo, India’s top budget airline, will launch direct flights from Delhi to Athens by March 2026.

Q1 Accommodation Gain vs. Catering Decline in Greek Hospitality

2025-06-01 by Kostas Raptis

catering decline Q1 2025 AI illustration

Official data from ELSTAT reveals a split in Greece’s travel sector for Q1 2025: while accommodation businesses enjoyed a notable revenue increase, the catering industry suffered a significant decline.

Visible Cracks and Sinking Concrete at the Port of Heraklion

2025-06-01 by Kostas Raptis

Port of Heraklion Venetian Port

Cracks and subsidence have appeared at the Port of Heraklion following dredging work and increased seismic activity.

Unexpected Home Fire Hazards To Watch Out For In Summer

2025-05-31 by Kostas Raptis

Home Fire Hazards

Behind the cheerful mood of summer, a presence makes itself known—one people rarely expect: fire hazards escalate with the season’s heat.

Fourni Floating Ambulance Transforms Island Healthcare

2025-05-31 by Kostas Raptis

Fourni floating ambulance

The Fourni floating ambulance supports patient transport and healthcare for Fourni, Thymaina, and Samos.

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