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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.

New Heat Wave in Greece from Today Until Next Sunday

2025-07-21 by Victoria Udrea

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The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts a new heat wave across Greece from July 21-27, 2025.

Lyttos Archaeological Site Brings Crete’s History to Life

2025-07-21 by Victoria Udrea

Lyttos archaeological site

The Lyttos archaeological site in Crete, explored by an international team since 2020 under Professor Angelos Chaniotis, showcases ruins from the Minoan to Roman eras.

European Bike Trail Makes Headlines

2025-07-17 by Victoria Udrea

European bike trail

Discover the European bike trail along the Moselle River, connecting Luxembourg, Germany, and France.

Surprising Holiday Habits of Sweeds

2025-07-17 by Victoria Udrea

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Swedes on vacation shed routine and reveal unexpected behaviors, from family bonding to breaking unspoken rules.

Museum Visitor Numbers in Greece Surge

2025-07-17 by Victoria Udrea

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Visitors to museums in Greece experienced a sharp increase in March 2025, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

Seven in Ten Greeks Are Eyeing Wellness and Sports Trips This Year

2025-07-17 by Victoria Udrea

wellness and sports

Stressed-out souls want nature, rest, and a break from regular life. Travelers set strict spending limits, most unwilling to go beyond €500.

New Short-Term Rental Rules in Greece: How to Avoid Getting Fined by AADE

2025-07-12 by Victoria Udrea

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Find out what Greece’s AADE short-term rental rules mean for owners and managers as of 2025.

Minos Palace Resort Is Crete’s Newest Longevity Hideout

2025-07-12 by Victoria Udrea

Minos Palace Resort

Bluegr Hotels & Resorts opened Nao at Minos Palace Resort in Crete—Greece’s boldest longevity hub, blending ancient wisdom with new science under expert medical guidance.

SEVITEL Calls for Strict Laws to Curb Greek Olive Oil Surplus

2025-07-11 by Victoria Udrea

Greek olive oil production

Greek Olive Oil producers face fierce challenges in 2025 as SEVITEL reveals a massive surplus, falling prices, and weak demand.

Five Vestiges of Light and Memory Are Now Part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece

2025-07-11 by Victoria Udrea

Five traditions from across Greece now join the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Explore five traditions of Greece included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture in 2025.

Travel Alert: First West Nile Virus Cases Detected in Greece for 2025

2025-07-10 by Victoria Udrea

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The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reports first West Nile virus cases in Greece for 2025 in Attica.

Four Emblematic Monuments in Thessaloniki to Get Lightning Protection

2025-07-09 by Victoria Udrea

Tower of Alysseos

The Ministry of Culture in Greece launches advanced lightning protection projects at four UNESCO-listed landmarks in Thessaloniki.

Elounda Collection Leads Crete’s Move into Premium Gastronomic Tourism

2025-07-08 by Victoria Udrea

luxury gastronomy tourism

Elounda Collection redefines gastronomic tourism in Crete, with local products, international collaborations, and sustainable luxury.

Five Cultural Routes in Greece Link Ancient Sites, Tradition, and Nature

2025-07-08 by Victoria Udrea

Five Cultural Routes

Greece’s top cultural minds have unveiled something truly ambitious: five cultural routes designed to showcase the nation’s rich blend of ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and living traditions. With this vision, the Ministry of Culture invites travellers to see more than ruins—they’re asked to experience stories, places, and customs all on one seamless journey. Unveiled in […]

TUMI Fall 2025 Collection Features NYC-Inspired Travel Gear

2025-07-08 by Victoria Udrea

TUMI Fall 2025 Collection

Travelers get more than luggage with TUMI Fall 2025 Collection. They get stories stitched into every seam, every print, and every bold color.

Sarpaki Square in Santorini to Get a Facelift

2025-07-07 by Victoria Udrea

Sarpaki Square

The Municipality of Thira announces an open tender for the full renovation of Sarpaki Square in Fira, with a €520,800 budget and a build timeline of 180 days.

Exarchia in Athens Sees a Wave of Airbnbs

2025-06-30 by Victoria Udrea

Exarchia

Filthy Exarchia in central Athens has seen a surge in Airbnb and trendy cafés since the tourism rebound.

Dimand’s Ambitious 800 Million Euro Hospitality Investments in Greece’s Tourist Hotspots

2025-06-30 by Victoria Udrea

800 Million Euro Gournes

Dimand sets its sights on a robust presence in Greek hospitality, unveiling plans for 800 million euro investments in Gournes and Kantza by 2026.

Inside the 2025 Revamp of Komotini Archaeological Museum

2025-06-26 by Victoria Udrea

Komotini Archaeological Museum

The Komotini Archaeological Museum gets a major overhaul with an 8-million-euro investment from the Regional Operational Program.

Sani Kassandra Land Lease Goes to Sani/Ikos Group

2025-06-26 by Victoria Udrea

Sani Kassandra

Sani/Ikos Group is the highest bidder for nearly 650,000 square meters in Sani Kassandra, after a one-phase public tender from the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations.

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Sfakia’s Black Limnóna’s Port Finally Moves an Inch

2025-12-02 By Ion Bogdan V.

Crete celebrates a port study that took 4.5 years and 42 approvals. Actual construction? Still a dream. Argophilia tells the truth.

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Crete Scores 91% Visitor Satisfaction

2025-12-02 By Iorgos Pappas

A 91% satisfaction rate paints Crete as perfect. Argophilia explores the truth behind the sunny numbers.

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Heraklion Taxis Strike

2025-12-02 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s taxi strike reveals a broken system, daily frustrations, and truths drivers prefer to ignore. Argophilia tells it as it is.

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Crete-Riyadh: When Hype Replaces Common Sense

2025-12-02 By Manuel Santos

The idea that Cretans can “afford” Riyadh trips highlights the many holes in a press release long on hype and short on evidence.

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Cretan Farmer Blockades Force KTEL to Rewrite Reality

2025-12-01 By Kostas Raptis

Cretan farmer blockades hit KTEL routes, forcing early departures and pure road chaos.

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