Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Manuel began his journey as a lifeguard on Sant Sebastià Beach and later worked as a barista—two roles that deepened his love for coastal life and local stories. Now based part-time in Crete, he brings a Mediterranean spirit to his writing and is currently exploring Spain’s surf beaches for a book project that blends adventure, culture, and coastline.

Chinese Tourists are Turning Greece Into a Top Holiday Hotspot in 2025

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Some countries worry about slow tourist summers. Greece? Not lately. Thanks to a wild mix of deal-making, new airlines, and the endless Chinese appetite for temples, Greece is suddenly top of the list for Chinese tourists. By 2025, thanks to more air routes and creative government back-patting, expect beaches full of Mandarin chatter and selfie […]

What’s Going On With Environmental Protection in Elafonisi?

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Elafonisi, a paradise for sun-seekers and selfie enthusiasts, has become the battleground for Greece’s latest episode of “Who can break the law while admiring nature.” For those who skipped the fanfare, the region’s Monitoring and Implementation Committee held their fourth meeting on April 15, 2025. Their job? To check if the Elafonisi environmental protection plan—announced […]

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

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On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or, more accurately, a signature—from Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis. No sooner had the mayor’s pen touched paper than a room of deputies, civil servants, and, possibly, someone’s cousin, confirmed the deal. The contract—routinely titled “Study for […]

MedINA Kickstarts River Restoration Project in Greece

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MedINA kickstarted a national conversation on river restoration in Greece with a landmark workshop in April 2025, gathering experts, officials, and citizens to address outdated barriers, biodiversity loss, and the urgent need for coordinated action.