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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.

Wizz Air Launches Larnaca–Bratislava Flights from January 2026

2025-10-21 by Kostas Raptis

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Wizz Air will connect Larnaca and Bratislava with three weekly flights starting January 12, 2026, expanding its Cyprus network and offering new travel options to Central Europe.

EOT’s New Vision for Greek Tourism Presented in Rethymno

2025-10-20 by Kostas Raptis

Andreas Fiorentinos meeting

Andreas Fiorentinos, met with Crete’s Hotel Association to discuss sustainability, funding, and the extension of Greece’s tourism season in 2025.

October Flights to Greece Rise 5.3%

2025-10-15 by Kostas Raptis

October Flights

Airdata Tracker by INSETE shows a 5.3% increase in international flight seats to Greece in October 2025, signaling a longer tourist season.

The Parthenon Emerges: Athens’ Eternal Temple Breathes Again

2025-10-14 by Kostas Raptis

The Parthenon

On a crisp October morning, Athenians and travelers alike looked up at the Acropolis and blinked: the Parthenon had shed its steel skin. For the first time in decades, that ancient temple stood unmasked. What was once permanently half-hidden by scaffolding now revealed itself whole — a fleeting miracle of marble and light. For the […]

Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete

2025-10-08 by Kostas Raptis

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Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

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Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

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2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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