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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.

Rethymno Carnival 2026 Promises Safety, 350 Buses and 120 Volunteers

2026-02-19 by Kostas Raptis

Rethymno carnival 2026

With increased security measures, hundreds of bus routes and organized parking, Rethymno prepares for the grand Carnival parade on February 22.

Vignette Systems Shape Road Trips Across Eastern Europe

2026-02-18 by Kostas Raptis

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Eastern Europe road trips depend on vignette systems and toll models. What drivers pay in Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovenia and beyond.

Germans Choose Greece as It Becomes Europe’s Most Expensive Destination

2026-02-06 by Kostas Raptis

Germans Still Choose Greece

New data shows Greece remains a top choice for German tourists, despite having the highest travel costs in Europe and shorter average stays.

Operational Upgrades Enhance Safety at Heraklion Airport

2026-02-05 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Targeted airport upgrades

Targeted airport upgrades in Heraklion and Naxos improve flight safety, energy efficiency, and reliability for island travel.

Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 by Kostas Raptis

Google Mapping Crete 3D

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

2026-02-04 by Kostas Raptis

Crete railway plans AI illustration

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

Woop Drive Wants to End the Airport Car Rental Ritual for German Travelers

2026-02-03 by Kostas Raptis

Woop Drive

Woop Drive introduces a fully app-based, desk-free car rental service for German travelers in Greece, Spain, Montenegro, the UAE, and Seychelles.

Study Reveals Top Cities Where Business Trips Feel Like Getaways

2026-01-29 by Kostas Raptis

Barcelona, Spain

A recent study by BCS Bus, a business transportation provider, analyzed business infrastructure and leisure conditions across 94 European cities and 30 countries to determine where business trips feel most like vacations. The report reveals Barcelona as the city with the highest score, at 79.5 on the Bleisure Index. Barcelona topped the list for several reasons. For most business travelers […]

Celestyal Installs In-Cabin Tablets Across Entire Celestyal Journey Fleet

2026-01-28 by Kostas Raptis

Celestyal tablets

Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin tablets across all 630 cabins of the Celestyal Journey, enabling digital access to onboard services, bookings, and information.

A New Space of Care Opens in South Crete

2026-01-28 by Kostas Raptis

Guesthouse for People with Disabilities Opens

A new accommodation facility for people with disabilities opens in Faneromeni, South Crete, on February 1, 2026.

Ai Traffic Cameras Set To Expand Across Crete

2026-01-27 by Kostas Raptis

AI Traffic Camera hero image

Crete will receive a significant number of AI-powered traffic cameras as part of a national automated traffic enforcement system.

Heraklion Port Enters a New Era Under Ambitious Master Plan

2026-01-27 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Port

The Heraklion Port Authority has presented its Master Plan, outlining major upgrades to infrastructure, cruise operations, logistics, and energy.

Stop Throwing Away Dehumidifier Water in Crete

2026-01-20 by Kostas Raptis

dehumidifier water

Crete is humid and water-stressed. Throwing away dehumidifier water is wasteful. Use it for floors, flushing, cars, and plants—not drinking.

Skyscanner Now Compares Package Holidays Too

2026-01-20 by Kostas Raptis

Skyscanner Package Holiday Comparison

Skyscanner rolled out a package-holiday comparison tool, scanning millions of deals from major providers, all ATOL-protected.

Airline Business Class Is Not Going Anywhere

2026-01-18 by Kostas Raptis

fly zeppelin

A net-zero proposal says airlines should scrap business class. Reality says no. Expect eco-luxury loopholes, and maybe zeppelins.

Greek Consumers Complained in 2025 and Miracles Happened

2026-01-17 by Kostas Raptis

KEPKA hero image

KEPKA recorded 2,560 consumer complaints in 2025, including issues related to tourism and airlines. In most cases (93.67%), consumers prevailed.

Spain Wants to Run Tourism With Data and FITUR 2026 Is the Control Room

2026-01-16 by Kostas Raptis

FITUR 2026 IFEMA Madrid

FITUR returns to IFEMA Madrid on Jan 21–23, 2026, showcasing Spain’s Smart Tourism Platform, connected tourism, and sustainability projects.

Heraklion’s Followgreen Wants to Teach You Green AI and Give Away a Kodak Camera

2026-01-15 by Kostas Raptis

Followgreen AI Green Initiative

Heraklion’s Followgreen recycling platform launched a new Green Mission on “AI for the planet,” with an article, quizzes, reward points and a Kodak digital camera prize draw.

Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

2026-01-15 by Kostas Raptis

online French classes Heraklion tourism

The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops and complaint handling.

Kastelli Airport Just Dropped a Startup Challenge and Crete Should Pay Attention

2026-01-14 by Kostas Raptis

SkyImpact Challenge

Kastelli Airport is already acting like the future. The new SkyImpact Challenge will mentor 10 teams, offer prizes up to €5,000, and may pilot winning ideas inside the new airport itself.

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