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Victoria is the Editorial Assistant at Argophilia Travel News, where she helps craft stories that celebrate the spirit of travel—with a special fondness for Crete. Before joining Argophilia, she worked as a PR consultant at Pamil Visions PR, building her expertise in media and storytelling. Whether covering innovation or island life, Victoria brings curiosity and heart to every piece she writes.

Crete Region Seeks 25 Year Control of Gournes Exhibition Center

2026-02-27 by Victoria Udrea

Governor of Crete, Stavros Arnaoutakis

The Region of Crete proposes investing €10 million to renovate the International Exhibition Center in Gournes in exchange for a 25 year concession.

Papoura Excavations Reach 75% Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

2026-02-27 by Victoria Udrea

Papoura Hill 75 percent completion

Archaeological works at Papoura reach 75 percent completion as the case over nearby aviation systems heads to Greece’s Supreme Court.

Why the Balkans Travel With a Bag of Sunflower Seeds Instead of Protein Bars

2026-02-24 by Victoria Udrea

Road trip sunflower seeds

In the Balkans, road trips mean sunflower seeds, open windows, and shared laughter. A cultural ritual that makes travel slower and more fun.

Crete European Gastronomic Region 2026 and the Strategic Dakos Era

2026-02-20 by Victoria Udrea

Crete European Gastronomic Region 2026

Crete earns European Gastronomic Region 2026 status, launches a gift competition, and embraces a bold new strategic food horizon.

Cretan Mountain Tea Benefits and How to Drink It

2026-02-19 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan mountain tea

Cretan mountain tea, known as malotira, is a traditional herbal infusion with digestive, immune and anti-inflammatory benefits. Here is what to know before you brew it.

Government Backs Down on Koufonissi Beach Leasing Plan

2026-02-18 by Victoria Udrea

Plevro Beach in Koufonissi

Government withdraws plan to lease Koufonissi beaches after backlash, raising fresh concerns over privatizing protected coastline.

Crete’s Olive Oil Season Ends with Heavy Losses in the East

2026-02-07 by Victoria Udrea

olive oil production Crete

Crete’s olive oil harvest fell sharply this year, with eastern regions seeing losses up to 80%, while western Crete recorded better results.

Valentine’s Day Cakes in Crete Look Exactly Like This

2026-02-06 by Victoria Udrea

Valentine’s Day Crete cake

Valentine’s Day in Crete shows up quietly in bakeries: familiar chocolate cakes and cheesecakes, reshaped into hearts, nothing reinvented.

Open Discussion on the Future of Tourism in Hersonissos

2026-01-27 by Victoria Udrea

sustainability

An open discussion on tourism development in Hersonissos will take place on 2 February 2026, focusing on sustainability,

Koile Road Added to Acropolis Cultural Routes Network

2026-01-19 by Victoria Udrea

Athens’ ancient Koile Road

Greece will restore and integrate Athens’ ancient Koile Road into the Acropolis routes network, improving access across the Western Hills.

Greece Just Set Rules for Staff Housing in Tourism

2026-01-19 by Victoria Udrea

tourism staff housing AI illustration

A new Joint Ministerial Decision sets minimum standards for tourism worker accommodation with penalties and sealing measures.

Honey Wars in Cyprus

2026-01-18 by Victoria Udrea

honey wars

Cypriot honey sells for €10/kg, but imports can arrive at €1.39. Climate stress cuts production, and beekeepers fight for survival in 2026.

Three Days of Cretan Food at the Gastronomy Village in Gouves

2026-01-18 by Victoria Udrea

Gastronomy Village Gouves

Gastronomy Village runs February 6–8 at DEKK Gouves in Heraklion, focusing on Cretan cuisine, hotel gastronomy, tastings, and talks.

Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire

2026-01-17 by Victoria Udrea

Cholomondas wild mushrooms Arnaia

Arnaia in Halkidiki is shaping a new food identity around Cholomondas wild mushrooms and truffles.

Secret Ancient City Revealed Under Kokovikos House in Plaka

2026-01-16 by Victoria Udrea

Kokovikos House in Plaka ruins

The Ministry of Culture will restore Athens’ iconic Kokovikos House in Plaka into a Greek cinema screening venue, revealing antiquities from Classical to Byzantine eras.

Agia Triada Regeneration Project Nears Tender After Decades of Delays

2026-01-16 by Victoria Udrea

Agia Triada Regeneration

Heraklion’s long-delayed Agia Triada regeneration plan—launched in 1997 and approved in 2018—may finally be tendered by late summer, with €7 million allocated for the works.

Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

2026-01-15 by Victoria Udrea

ιστορικής οικίας Χρονάκη

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

Singapore’s Kryston Catering Launches Chinese New Year Menus for 2026

2026-01-14 by Victoria Udrea

Kryston Catering

Kryston Catering launches 2026 Chinese New Year halal catering menus in Singapore from Jan 16 to Mar 8, featuring reunion feasts, buffets, yusheng and early-order perks.

Crete Olive Oil Prices 2026 Stuck Around €5/kg

2026-01-13 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan Olive Oil Prices 2026

Crete’s olive oil prices hover at €4.80–€5.00/kg in early 2026 as sales freeze until mid-January and demand stays low across key regions.

25 Travel Resolutions for 2026

2025-12-31 by Victoria Udrea

travel resolutions for 2026

These 25 travel resolutions for 2026 are not about going farther — but about travelling better, slower, and with fewer regrets.

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Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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Stavros Paterakis Revives Cretan Knife Art at the Russian Barracks

2026-02-27 By Kostas Raptis

This March in Chania, master craftsman Stavros Paterakis invites you to carve your own mantinada on a traditional Cretan knife at the Russian Barracks.

Malia Archaeological Site Closed Until March 31

Malia Archaeological Site Closed to Visitors Until March 31

2026-02-27 By Argophilia Travel News

The Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion announces that the archaeological site of Malia will remain closed to visitors until March 31, 2026 due to ongoing development works.

Governor of Crete, Stavros Arnaoutakis

Crete Region Seeks 25 Year Control of Gournes Exhibition Center

2026-02-27 By Victoria Udrea

The Region of Crete proposes investing €10 million to renovate the International Exhibition Center in Gournes in exchange for a 25 year concession.

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Chania Kastelli Hill Hotel Plan Pulled at the Last Minute

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Proposal to convert Chania’s Kastelli Hill historic buildings into a hotel was withdrawn from the Culture Ministry council, leaving the future uncertain.

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