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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.

Sojern Reveals What’s Driving Global Summer Travel in 2025

2025-05-07 by Victoria Udrea

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Global Summer Travel 2025 sees shifting trends amid political and economic uncertainty. Sojern’s new report breaks down who’s traveling, where, and why.

Koumoulia Ceramics Invites You to Art Therapy with Pottery

2025-05-07 by Victoria Udrea

Koumoulia Ceramics

Art Therapy with Pottery by Koumoulia Ceramics offers a four-session workshop in Heraklion that blends emotional expression and creative introspection.

Tourism Promotion of Heraklion: City Council Greenlights Bold 2025 Communication Plan

2025-05-06 by Victoria Udrea

tourism promotion of Heraklion

Tourism promotion of Heraklion steps up after the City Council’s May 2025 approval of a €397,400 communication plan.

Santorini Wins Best Island in Europe at Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025

2025-05-06 by Victoria Udrea

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Santorini earned the title Best Island in Europe once again at the 2025 Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards, organized by FXExpress Publications.

Call for Responsible Pet Ownership in Agios Nikolaos

2025-05-05 by Victoria Udrea

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Popi Sifontoni, Agios Nikolaos’ animal welfare advisor, urges all local pet owners to clean up after their dogs in public spaces. This direct appeal calls for community respect and upper hygiene standards, outlining the reasons for responsibility and the 100€ fines for ignoring city regulations.

First Flight to Land at Vlora Airport on May 8

2025-05-05 by Victoria Udrea

Vlora Airport hosts its first plane on May 8, 2025

The Grand Arrival: Vlora Airport Finally Sees Its First Plane The runway at Vlora Airport is about to get its fifteen minutes of fame: the first plane should touch down on May 8, 2025. The ink might barely be dry on the certification paperwork, but officials rush to ensure the airport is open in time […]

Four Hacks to Make Your Restaurant a Success

2025-05-03 by Victoria Udrea

Make Your Restaurant a Success

Forget the myth of best food equals full tables and discover four hacks to make your restaurant a success instead.

What Are the Best Ways for Outdoor Enthusiasts to Stay Trail Tough?

2025-04-30 by Victoria Udrea

Outdoor Enthusiasts

For outdoor enthusiasts visiting new places, “trail tough” means more than finishing a hike; it’s about muscles, stubbornness, and common sense.

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra

2025-04-23 by Victoria Udrea

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra

Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with mounting recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face gridlock due to government delays.

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

2025-04-22 by Victoria Udrea

Let's Go for Horta in Chania

Let’s Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

Athens Historical Center Task Force Declares War on Rooftop Lawlessness and Lost Complaints Forms

2025-04-22 by Victoria Udrea

Athens Historical Center Task Force

Why Does Plaka Suddenly Need a Task Force? The city center of Athens didn’t become historic by accident, but it could vanish that way. Mayor Haris Doukas, seizing the poetic spirit of leadership, insists: “It is our obligation to preserve the identity and character of our unique historical center.” Bold words for an area where […]

Easter of the Dead in Tylisos

2025-04-21 by Victoria Udrea

Easter of the Dead AI illustration

Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together at the cemetery to remember lost loved ones with food, drink, and prayers.

Tsougrisma: The Greek Easter Egg Cracking Tradition Explained

2025-04-21 by Victoria Udrea

Tsougrisma

Tsougrisma, the Greek Easter egg cracking tradition, blends faith, stubborn competition, and a dash of good luck.

The State of the Olive Oil Market Before Its Official Opening on April 22

2025-04-21 by Victoria Udrea

olive oil market illustration

The Greek olive oil market faces falling prices, sluggish sales, and divided producers. 60–70% of production is still in storage.

Will American Demand for Holidays in Greece Survive Economic Turmoil and Political Headwinds?

2025-04-20 by Victoria Udrea

American demand for holidays in Greece

American demand for holidays in Greece remains strong in 2025, with six airlines offering record direct flights despite economic uncertainty.

Update on the Restoration of the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos in Thessaloniki

2025-04-19 by Victoria Udrea

mosaic detail at the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos

The restoration of the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos isn’t just a facelift; it’s about opening up Thessaloniki’s history for anyone curious enough to wander by.

Are Crete Visitor Reviews as Glowing as Brochure Promises?

2025-04-19 by Victoria Udrea

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Discover the truth behind Crete visitor reviews and what tourists say about roads, prices, and service.

What Time Does the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) Reach Crete on Great Saturday?

2025-04-18 by Victoria Udrea

Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) AI illustration

Find out when the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will reach Crete this Holy Saturday. Who is bringing it, how, and why?

Heraklion DMMO Launches with Help from the Ministry of Tourism 

2025-04-17 by Victoria Udrea

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni

The Municipality of Heraklion teams up with the Ministry of Tourism to create the Heraklion DMMO.

Metaxa Hospitality Group’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative in Lasithi

2025-04-17 by Victoria Udrea

Regenerative Agriculture in the Lasithi Plateau.

8 local farmers, Metaxa Hospitality Group, and the Lassithi Agricultural Cooperative bring Regenerative Agriculture to the Lasithi Plateau.

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