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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.

Air Albania Inaugural Landing at Vlora Airport Sparks Controversy

2025-05-07 by Kostas Raptis

Vlora Airport runway waiting for Air Albania inaugural landing.

With the 2025 parliamentary elections heating up, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku dusted off an old favorite: the glorified demo flight. This year, their spotlight falls on Vlora Airport—a much-touted project that, if we’re being honest, still looks more like a construction zone than an international gateway. Yet, that hasn’t stopped […]

Agios Nicholas Prepares to Welcome 49 Cruise Ships This Season

2025-05-07 by Kostas Raptis

Agios Nicholas Prepares to Welcome 49 Cruise Ships This Season

Agios Nicholas prepares to welcome 49 cruise ships—a 20% increase. Local officials attended the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, seeking to cement Agios Nicholas as a major cruise stop.

Not Your Ordinary Sweep: Special Ops Hit Heraklion

2025-05-06 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion cleaning interventions

Heraklion cleaning interventions kicked off early with special waste removal and large-scale disinfection at multiple city locations.

Santorini Sky: First Same-Sex Wedding on Santorini, A Moment Above the Aegean

2025-04-30 by Kostas Raptis

Brooklyn and Carli Powers at Santorini Sky

Brooklyn and Carli Powers became the first same-sex couple to wed legally in Santorini, under the new Greek law, in February 2024.

Patradise Mega Yacht Marina Takes Shape Backed by a 12 Million Euro Recovery Fund Grant

2025-04-23 by Kostas Raptis

Patradise Mega Yacht Marina

The new Patradise Mega Yacht Marina will host up to 212 yachts, promising major economic impact, job creation, and green infrastructure.

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