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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.

Under UNESCO Watch, Cretan Heritage Dispatches in Sitia

2025-08-16 by Kostas Raptis

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NESCO Greece Chair Aikaterini Tzitzikosta visited Sitia after the Minoan palaces’ World Heritage listing, backing further cultural and intangible heritage initiatives including Erotokritos.

Why Ryanair Is Betting $300M on Tirana

2025-08-16 by Kostas Raptis

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Ryanair will launch a $300M base in Tirana by April 2026, adding 33 routes, 3 Boeing aircraft, and over 3,000 jobs—if Albania keeps taxes at zero.

Why Greece’s Airports Are So Busy This Year

2025-08-16 by Kostas Raptis

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Greece’s 24 HCAA-managed airports saw a 6.5% rise in passengers from January to July. Total national air traffic reached 44.7 million travelers.

Athens Empties Out as Half the City Flees for the Islands to Celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

2025-08-14 by Kostas Raptis

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Piraeus and other Attica ports saw near-100% ferry occupancy as thousands fled Athens for the islands ahead of the Dormition holiday.

Crete Secures €5.09M Contract to Repair 11 V.O.A.K. Bridges

2025-08-13 by Kostas Raptis

regional officials in the V.O.A.K. bridges meeting

Crete’s governor signs a €5.09 million contract to repair 11 key V.O.A.K. bridges between Heraklion and Rethymno, marking a major step for island road safety.

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