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Mihaela Lica Butler

A former military journalist, Mihaela Lica-Butler owns and is a senior partner at Pamil Visions PR and editor at Argophilia Travel News. Her credentials speak for themselves: she is a cited authority on search engine optimization and public relations issues, and her work and expertise were featured on BBC News, Reuters, Yahoo! Small Business Adviser, Hospitality Net, Travel Daily News, The Epoch Times, SitePoint, Search Engine Journal, and many others. Her books are available on Amazon

Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

A young man from Nea Alikarnassos is hospitalized in stable condition after testing positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito control…

Greece’s New Pay Transparency Law Puts Tourism Businesses on Notice

Greece’s new pay transparency law introduces new requirements for tourism employers on pay structures, recruitment and gender pay reporting.

I Spent €2 on This Horrifying Thing for My Feet

Cretan cobblestones, gorge hikes and cheap flip-flops can punish your feet. Meet the brutal wooden foot roller that somehow makes…

Skaleta Coastal Works to Resume in November With €62,886 Safety Upgrade

Rethymno signs a €62.8K supplementary contract for Skaleta's coastal front works, with construction set to resume on November 2, 2026.

Heraklion Airport Handles 1.85 Million Passengers in August

Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.

Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey's foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine…

Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square…

Santorini Wants More Tourists, Just Not All at Once

Santorini launches a major tourism campaign in France and Switzerland, targeting new visitors and extending demand beyond the busy summer…

Dangerous Buildings Put Heraklion’s Agia Triada Residents at Risk

Over 100 crumbling historic buildings in Heraklion's Agia Triada neighborhood pose daily risks to pedestrians, prompting local calls for immediate…

Struggling to Find a Taxi in Heraklion? You’re Not Alone

Finding a taxi in Heraklion can take considerably longer than usual during the busy summer period, and the problem is…

German Travelers Put Crete on the Map for Autumn Escapes

Reisereporter ranked the top 6 autumn destinations for German tourists in Greece. Crete made the list and ranks at nr.…

Crete Olive Oil Faces Critical September Battle Against Olive Fruit Fly

Crete is stepping up olive fruit fly spraying as weather conditions favor pest populations, with September seen as critical for…

€46.8M Electrification Project Begins for New Heraklion Airport

Electricity connection works are starting at Crete's new Heraklion airport in Kasteli, with the project carrying a public cost of…

ANIMA Rescues Dozens of Exhausted Griffon Vultures in Crete

More than 30 young griffon vultures have been rescued in Crete in two weeks amid summer heat, with ANIMA providing…

Minoa Pediada Mayor Demands Compensation Data Over 24-Month Heraklion Airport Delay

Minoa Pediada seeks compensation for lost municipal revenue after the new Heraklion airport opening was delayed to February 2027.

Trikala Is Building a €16 Million Cultural Network Around Its Ancient Past

The Greek Ministry of Culture is pouring over €16 million into Trikala to restore ancient sites, build a Diachronic Museum,…

Crete’s Hotel Pipeline Booms, But Who Is Caring for the Inland?

Luxury hotel projects continue across Crete, but most investment remains concentrated along the coast as many inland communities face different…

What Will Crete See During the August 12 Total Solar Eclipse

The August 12 solar eclipse will pass virtually undetected from Crete due to timing and sunset geometry, but a massive…

Heraklion Airport Welcomes 900,000 People and Three Suitcases That Actually Arrived First

Heraklion Airport welcomed nearly 900,000 passengers in July, with Germans leading arrivals as Crete's busiest tourism season hit full stride.

Protesters Block Heraklion Moires Road Over Planned Migrant Reception Center

Residents near Heraklion blocked the Heraklion–Moires road in protest over a planned migrant reception facility as Crete.