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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.

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card Makes Travel More Rewarding

2024-05-14 by Victoria Udrea

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card

Citi introduces more customer benefits with its Citi Strata Premier℠ Card, making travel more rewarding.

Greece: DYPA Launches JOBmatch App to Address Staffing Concerns in Hotels and Restaurants

2024-05-13 by Victoria Udrea

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Greece’s tourism sector faces a challenge with 80,000 jobs unfilled, despite promising 2024 bookings signaling strong visitor interest.

Poland when TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition Opens in Warsaw on September 1

2024-05-13 by Victoria Udrea

Poland when TITANIC

Poland when TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition opens on September 1st, 2024 at the SOHO ART CENTER in Warsaw.

Greek Hoteliers Lament Excessive Taxation Hampering Competitiveness

2024-05-02 by Victoria Udrea

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Hoteliers in Greece have voiced concerns over excessive taxation, asserting it hinders competitiveness in the global market.

BARK Air Launches Flights with Steep Pricing

2024-05-01 by Victoria Udrea

BARK Air

BARK Air offers unique routes at steep prices: $8,000 one-way to London’s Stansted Airport and $6,000 to Los Angeles’ Van Nuys Airport.

aerMist Misters Enhance Outdoor Spaces

2024-04-30 by Victoria Udrea

aerMist Misters

aerMist Misters turn patios and gardens into luxurious oases, keeping them cool even on the hottest summer days.

Dust Cloud Engulfs Santorini’s Korfos Port After Therasia Landslide on Saturday

2024-04-29 by Victoria Udrea

A landslide descended upon the serene Therasia in Santorini on Saturday, enveloping the Korfos port in a veil of dust.

A landslide hit Therasia in Santorini on Saturday, shrouding Korfos port in dust. No casualties were reported, but it caused material damage.

Văleni’s Sweet Acacia Flower Festival Blooms in May

2024-04-25 by Victoria Udrea

Sweet Acacia Flower Festival

The Sweet Acacia Flower Festival awaits with breathtaking blooms and traditional festivities this May.

May Festival in Novalja

2024-04-24 by Victoria Udrea

May Festivities in Novalja

Visit Novalja in May for the May Festival, an ecological and gourmet event where famous chefs produce regional specialities.

Closing Hours at Heraklion Archaeological Museum Outrage Visitors

2024-04-23 by Victoria Udrea

Unexpected closed doors at Heraklion Archaeological Museum leave many tourists asking why. Get the inside scoop!

World Dog Show 2024 to Take Place in Zagreb, April 24-28

2024-04-12 by Victoria Udrea

World Dog Show 2024

The Croatian Kennel Club will host the World Dog Show 2024 from April 24th through the 28th in Zagreb, Croatia.

Cunard Prepares Cruises for the Next Total Solar Eclipse

2024-04-12 by Victoria Udrea

Queen Mary 2

Three ships in the Cunard fleet will be in the path of totality for the next solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.

Exclusive 2024 Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences Available

2024-04-11 by Victoria Udrea

Four Seasons Private Jet Charter

Four Seasons Private Jet Experience now available for private charter bookings for a limited time, offering the ultimate adventure where guests customize the itinerary.

Foraging Horta: Activities in the Chania Regional Unit

2024-04-04 by Victoria Udrea

horta

Chania Regional Unit and local groups are hosting a program honoring the Cretan practice of foraging and consuming wild horta (edible greens).

Sitia Airport Exceeds Passenger Growth Averages for Greece

2024-04-03 by Victoria Udrea

Sitia Harbor

Sitia Airport has exceeded the Greece average for passenger traffic growth. Some 4,720 travelers chose the airport in East of Crete Island.

Heraklion Port Expects a Banner Year for Cruises in 2024

2024-04-02 by Victoria Udrea

Azura cruise ship

Heraklion port is anticipating 266 cruise ships by the end of the year, which is a 10% increase over last year.

Meteora Pyli Geopark Receives UNESCO Status

2024-04-01 by Victoria Udrea

Meteora Pyli Geopark Gavros Landforms

On Thursday, the Meteora Pyli Geopark became a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, joining the other 213 parks in 48 countries worldwide.

Seabourn Launches “The Collection” Ultra-luxury Western Mediterranean Voyages

2024-04-01 by Victoria Udrea

Seabourn

The Collection will debut with a series of Western Mediterranean voyages on Seabourn Venture in 2025.

Would You Visit the Greater Athens Region?

2024-03-20 by Victoria Udrea

Attica to become Greater Athens Region

Greater Athens Region: Hardalias’ plan for a global tourism hotspot with Athens’ history and stunning island getaways.

Greek Tourism Expecting Record-breaking Numbers in 2024

2024-03-18 by Victoria Udrea

Greek tourism 2024

Greek tourism is experiencing significant growth and is expected to achieve record-breaking numbers in 2024.

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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.

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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.

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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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