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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.

2.5 Million Euro Upgrade Announced for Port of Tinos

2025-05-12 by Victoria Udrea

Port of Tinos

Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Vasilis Kikilias announced a 2.5-million-euro upgrade for the Port of Tinos.

Norse Atlantic Launches Direct Athens-Los Angeles Flights

2025-05-12 by Victoria Udrea

Norse Atlantic

Norse Atlantic introduces direct flights between Athens and Los Angeles starting June 2025, expanding long-haul connections at AIA.

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Left in Limbo Years After Disaster

2025-05-11 by Victoria Udrea

PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis visited Arkalochori to expose the still-grim conditions of Arkalochori earthquake victims.

PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis visited Arkalochori to expose the still-grim conditions of Arkalochori earthquake victims.

Peloponnese DMMO Memorandum Signed

2025-05-10 by Victoria Udrea

Peloponnese DMMO

Greek Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, and Peloponnese Governor Dimitris Ptochos signed a cooperation memorandum for the Peloponnese DMMO.

May 9 Celebrations in Crete

2025-05-09 by Victoria Udrea

May 9 Celebrations in Crete

On May 9, local authorities, officials, and citizens in Crete gathered to commemorate the anniversary of the National Struggles and the acts of Resistance against Nazism and Fascism.

A Record €18.8 Billion Surplus for Greece’s 2024 Travel Balance

2025-05-09 by Victoria Udrea

travel balance

A sharply witty breakdown of Greece’s 2024 travel balance. See who raked in millions, where tourists slept, and how cruise ships turned port towns into accidental goldmines.

Restoration Works Begin at the Archontiki Archeological Site in Psara

2025-05-08 by Victoria Udrea

Archontiki

Restoration and protection works began at the Archontiki archeological site on Psara Island, which includes Mycenaean settlement remains and a cemetery.

US Students Tackle the Future of Kastelli

2025-05-08 by Victoria Udrea

Future of Kastelli

US students from SUNY ESF and the Hellenic Mediterranean University converge on Crete to explore applied sustainability and the future of Kastelli’s new airport.

Sojern Reveals What’s Driving Global Summer Travel in 2025

2025-05-07 by Victoria Udrea

Global Summer Travel in 2025 AI illustration

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

Santorini Best Island in Europe AI illustration

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

clean up after your pet illustration photo

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.

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