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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.

Greece Aims to Lead in Accessible Beaches for Disabled Persons

2024-07-09 by Kostas Raptis

SeaTrac autonomous sea access device

The Greek Ministry of Tourism has prioritized making the country’s beaches more accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Reopening of the Samothrace Archaeological Museum

2024-07-07 by Kostas Raptis

Samothrace Archaeological Museum

Samothrace Archaeological Museum has officially reopened during a ceremony led by Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni.

“Kyrveia 2024” Kicks Off in Ierapetra July 9th

2024-07-05 by Kostas Raptis

Kyrveia 2024

July 9th the 41st consecutive “Kyrveia” cultural festival kicks off to promote the region’s culture and tradition. 

This Week’s Horror Picks

2024-06-24 by Kostas Raptis

Netflix

Cursed Chef and Suffocating Car Encounters This week’s selections present unsettling stories involving a cursed chef and individuals trapped in dire circumstances. The film “Property,” directed by Daniel Bandeira, employs an innovative twist on single-location horror by setting the story inside an armoured car. After Teresa, a fashion designer, faces a traumatic gunpoint incident in […]

Greece Caps Cruise Ships to Santorini and Mykonos

2024-06-23 by Kostas Raptis

Santorini

Beginning in 2025, cruise ships to Santorini and Mykonos will be limited to tackle overtourism.

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