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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.

Aegean Airlines Offers Up to 50% Discount on Domestic Flights

2024-09-15 by Kostas Raptis

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines has unveiled a significant travel offer—up to 50% off on domestic flights, presenting an affordable way to explore Greece. This limited-time discount is available for journeys planned between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Highlighting its wide array of scenic and historic destinations, the airline invites passengers to embark on their next […]

United Transforms Inflight Experience with Free Starlink Wi-Fi

2024-09-14 by Kostas Raptis

United Signs Starlink Deal to Provide Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky - For Free

United partnered with SpaceX to introduce rapid and steady Free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire aircraft fleet.

Development of Airline Seating: A Trip Through Time

2024-09-14 by Kostas Raptis

Airline Seating

Early on in flying, people would board airplanes to experience far less opulent airline seating arrangements. Things have changed.

Crete: Innovative Earthquake Prediction Partnership

2024-09-13 by Kostas Raptis

Atacama Desert Chile

Manolis Beladakis, Director of Primary Education in Heraklion, welcomed Dr. Jonathan Bedford, head of the Tectonic Geodesy team from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, to his office. Their meeting centred around the innovative TectoVision project, which aims to develop a global system for monitoring tectonic plate movements. Predictive Technologies for Earthquake Monitoring Researchers intend to harness […]

Heraklion: Challenges in Waste Removal

2024-09-13 by Kostas Raptis

garbage bin AI rendition

During a challenging period for waste collection in the Municipality of Heraklion, local authorities emphasise the need for maximum cooperation between residents and the council to ensure the city remains clean. Legal proceedings involving contract workers from the Cleaning Service are set for October and November. This has led to many workers taking leave, leaving […]

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