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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.

Air Arabia Begins Sharjah-Athens Direct Flights in June

2024-02-12 by Kostas Raptis

Air Arabia

4 weekly Air Arabia flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Athens International Airport

Heraklion Airport Closes for Runway Upgrades

2024-02-07 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion International Airport

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) will be closed from February 19 to 24, thus no flights will operate.

Chania to Get an Open Mall in the Eastern Part of Pl. 1866

2024-02-02 by Kostas Raptis

Chania: Open Mall at Plateia 1866

The Chania Open Mall development will begin on Monday, February 5, 2024. The project’s primary goals are to revitalise the public areas and guarantee accessibility to the retail complex to the public, regardless of how they use it. On the eastern street of Plateia 1866, from its intersection with Kydonias Street to its intersection with […]

VOAK: Linoperamata Junction Closes Until Thursday

2024-01-22 by Kostas Raptis

VOAK map.

Commencing tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, at 08:30 until Thursday, January 25, at 18:00, the Linoperamata junction is closed.

Viking Saturn Dropped Anchor in Rhodes

2024-01-21 by Kostas Raptis

Viking Saturn

Viking Saturn dropped anchor in the port of Rhodes on Saturday, carrying approximately 890 passengers.

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