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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.

Stop Throwing Away Dehumidifier Water in Crete

2026-01-20 by Kostas Raptis

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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

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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

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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.

Greece Briefly Lost Its Airspace on Sunday

2026-01-05 by Kostas Raptis

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Greek airspace briefly shut down after a collapse of radio frequencies disrupted air traffic communications, prompting a preliminary investigation into the incident.

Kastelli Airport Nears Completion, Says Every Update Since Forever

2026-01-05 by Kostas Raptis

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Kastelli Airport is “65% complete” again. Delays, timelines, optimism, and Crete’s legendary siga-siga culture collide.

Why Hotels Are Betting on Scent

2026-01-03 by Kostas Raptis

scent marketing

Hotels are investing in scent marketing to shape emotion, memory, and brand identity. How smell is redefining the guest experience in 2025.

Why Crete Is Not All Random Bullets and Vendetta

2026-01-01 by Kostas Raptis

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Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

Murphy’s Laws of Travel

2025-12-31 by Kostas Raptis

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From delayed flights to lost chargers and filthy airport restrooms, Murphy’s Laws of Travel explains why vacations never go as planned.

Delos Goes Digital as CirculAR Turns Ruins Into Living Architecture

2025-12-30 by Kostas Raptis

CirculAR app screenshot

The long, windswept island of Delos—once one of the most important religious, economic, and cultural centers of the ancient world—has found a new way to speak to modern visitors. This time, not through marble or inscriptions, but through a smartphone screen. With the help of CirculAR, a new augmented reality (AR) application, Delos no longer […]

Thessaloniki Buses Get Smart Passenger Counting on 100 OASTH Vehicles

2025-12-30 by Kostas Raptis

OASTH buses

A new digital passenger-counting system launches on 100 OASTH buses in Thessaloniki, tracking ridership, peak hours, and ticket validation without recording personal data.

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion Is Miss Greece 2025

2025-12-24 by Kostas Raptis

Maria Katerina Apostolaki - Miss Greece 2025

Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion wins the Miss Ελλάς 2025 title, continuing Crete’s strong presence in national beauty pageants.

Heraklion Introduces 30 km/h Speed Limit Across City and Villages

2025-12-24 by Kostas Raptis

Speed limit Heraklion

Heraklion introduces a 30 km/h speed limit across the city and all villages, improving road safety for residents and visitors driving in Crete.

Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands

2025-12-23 by Kostas Raptis

Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights

The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation between Crete and Cyprus.

Athens Roads Are Under New AI Surveillance

2025-12-22 by Kostas Raptis

AI traffic cameras

Driving in Athens just changed. AI traffic cameras are recording speeding, phone use, and red-light violations. Drivers should expect fines.

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