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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.

Greece’s New Short-term Rental Rules Spark Industry Backlash

2025-09-12 by Victoria Udrea

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From October 1, Greece enforces strict short-term rental rules with mandatory safety measures and fines starting at €5,000.

Heraklion Hotel Workers Push for Extended Unemployment Fund

2025-09-12 by Victoria Udrea

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Heraklion hotel workers pressed the Ministry of Labour for an immediate extension of the unemployment fund, rejecting delays and excuses.

Pomegranates and Their Role in Cretan New Year Traditions

2025-09-11 by Victoria Udrea

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The Fruit of Autumn That Carries Into the New Year As autumn deepens in Crete, pomegranates spill into view everywhere—piled high at markets, gleaming in baskets on doorsteps, and heavy on the branches of garden trees. Their ruby seeds seem almost designed for ritual: bright, abundant, and messy in a way that speaks of life […]

Over €10 Million for Monument Restoration on Kos

2025-09-11 by Victoria Udrea

View of the Defterdar Mosque and the Fountain of Purification before the 2017 earthquake

The Ministry of Culture allocated over €10 million for restoration projects on Kos, including the Defterdar Mosque, the Purification Fountain, the Gate of Foro, and the Castle of Nerantzia.

Krasi Plans a Cultural Makeover

2025-09-11 by Victoria Udrea

Krasi

Krasi plans a cultural makeover for the ancient plane tree, the House of Literature, and the Polykentro, aiming to become a vibrant hub.

Why Cretan Herbs Are a National Treasure

2025-09-06 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan herbs

Cretan herbs stand out as a natural and cultural treasure, linking Greece’s biodiversity, health traditions, and tourism with global interest.

Stray Cats in Greece Rule the Ruins and Cafés

2025-09-06 by Victoria Udrea

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Greece’s stray cats are everywhere—on ruins, in tavernas, and across tourist Instagram feeds.

Crete’s Olive Growers Wait for Rain as Prices Edge Up

2025-09-04 by Victoria Udrea

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Olive oil prices in Crete show a cautious rise. Producers warn that without October rains, the season may be lost despite higher export values.

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki Opens With a Bold Urban Style and 90% Occupancy

2025-09-01 by Victoria Udrea

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki’s hotel scene welcomed a major new player on September 1, 2025, just days before the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair opened its doors. The NYX Hotel Thessaloniki, part of Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean, launched with occupancy levels already above 90 percent from day one—a sign that the city was waiting for a bold new […]

When Shoes Plot Against Your Suitcase

2025-09-01 by Victoria Udrea

Packing shoes

Packing shoes is chaos—boots eat space, sandals tangle, sneakers hide socks. A witty guide to taming your unruly footwear before your suitcase bursts.

Greece Outpaces Rivals in the Short-Stay Boom

2025-09-01 by Victoria Udrea

greece short stay

Europe’s short-term rental market reached 4.15 million listings and 61.3 million nights. Greece outperformed major rivals with rising supply, higher demand, and stronger occupancy.

Agios Nikolaos Welcomes Crown Iris and 1,800 Visitors

2025-08-31 by Victoria Udrea

Crown Iris

The cruise ship Crown Iris brought 1,800 Israeli passengers to Agios Nikolaos, where calm tourism blended with tight security and a planned local protest.

Greece Counts Sheep, Crete Multiplies Them

2025-08-31 by Victoria Udrea

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Greece’s livestock data reveal a paradox: while herds shrink nationwide, Crete’s sheep and goats have doubled on paper, yet milk output barely rises—raising eyebrows over subsidies and statistics.

Supreme Court Ruling Protects Loggerhead Habitat in Messinia

2025-08-31 by Victoria Udrea

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Greece’s top court has upheld a ban on five illegal roads near Agiannakis beach in Messinia, reinforcing protections for the Natura 2000 site and the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.

Dia Island, Guardian of Heraklion’s Horizon

2025-08-28 by Victoria Udrea

Dia Island

Just off Heraklion, Dia Island offers myth and nature. From Zeus’s wrath to pristine ecosystems, this Cretan gem invites awe and respect.

Sweating for Civilization: The Queues at Knossos

2025-08-27 by Victoria Udrea

Knossos Tourists

Thousands queue under Crete’s blazing sun to enter Knossos. Heat, sweat, and long waits turn the Minoan palace into a test of endurance—and devotion.

Vathy’s Archaeological Museum on Samos Enters a New Era

2025-08-27 by Victoria Udrea

Vathy Archaeological Museum in Samos

The Ministry of Culture will modernize the Vathy Archaeological Museum in Samos, upgrading its facilities and accessibility.

Heraklion Joins Call to Protect Papoura Hill’s Minoan Monument

2025-08-27 by Victoria Udrea

Papoura Hill Minoan monument

Heraklion’s municipal council backed Minoa Pediada and the Region of Crete in their demand to protect the Papoura Hill Minoan monument from radar installation.

Athens Restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka into Cultural Center

2025-08-25 by Victoria Udrea

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The Ministry of Culture restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka with €1.7 million ESF funding into a cultural center.

Chania Tourism Faces Crowds, Parking Chaos, and Failing Infrastructure

2025-08-23 by Victoria Udrea

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A 2025 survey shows 6 in 10 foreign visitors come to Western Crete for the first time. Despite higher spending power, tourists complain about poor roads, parking shortages, and overcrowding in Chania.

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