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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

6 hours ago

Animal Welfare Groups Demand Action on Chania’s Horse-Drawn Carriages

Iorgos Pappas

The Panhellenic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation demands stricter inspections for horse-drawn carriages in Chania to ensure animal welfare during peak tourist season.

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Cretan Sushi Chain Wasabe Eyes Franchise Expansion Across Eastern Crete

Victoria Udrea

After 10 years and 5 successful stores, the popular Wasabe sushi brand is seeking franchise partners to open new locations across Crete.

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Opposition Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Planned Wind Farm Project in Rethymno

Iorgos Pappas

Plans for 47 wind turbines across parts of Rethymno, Amari, and Agios Vasileios are now under parliamentary scrutiny.

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Crete Bookended by Three Minor Earthquakes Overnight

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Three mild earthquakes struck offshore areas near Chania and Lasithi overnight. No damage or injuries have been reported.

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Two Tragedies Off Crete Share the Same Dangerous Mistake

Manuel Santos

A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Sfakia for a missing 65-year-old spearfisherman, while a 75-year-old German tourist lost his life in Georgioupoli.

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11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas

Manuel Santos

Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.

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Free Tourism Studies in Crete: Enrollments Now Open for 2026-2027

Argophilia Travel News

The SAEK Tourism of Crete offers free vocational training in hospitality, management, culinary arts, and pastry.

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Firefighters Keep Watch After Ierapetra Blaze Threatens Greenhouses

Iorgos Pappas

A wildfire broke out on Monday morning near agricultural greenhouses in Bramiana, Ierapetra, triggering a 112 emergency alert.

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Malevizi Festival Returns in September With Free Concerts, Local Culture, and Traditional Dances

Arthur Butler

The Malevizi Festival returns to Gazi from Sept 4-6, 2026, with live music, local culture, and free evening concerts.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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Animal Welfare Groups Demand Action on Chania’s Horse-Drawn Carriages

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

The Panhellenic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation demands stricter inspections for horse-drawn carriages in Chania to ensure animal welfare during peak tourist season.

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Cretan Sushi Chain Wasabe Eyes Franchise Expansion Across Eastern Crete

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

After 10 years and 5 successful stores, the popular Wasabe sushi brand is seeking franchise partners to open new locations across Crete.

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