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Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

Manuel Santos

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the real tradition.

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Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

Iorgos Pappas

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK. Travellers advised to monitor routes.

1 hour ago

Hersonissos Aims to Become National Model with New Energy Community Initiative

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents its new Energy Community, aiming for clean power, lower costs, and support for vulnerable households.

1 hour ago

Heraklion Airport Hits 10 Million Passengers Despite Filthy Toilets and Endless Delays for New Terminal

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Airport closes in on 10 million passengers for 2025, while travellers report filthy toilets, overcrowding, and slow progress on the new Kasteli Airport.

1 hour ago

The 2,400-Year-Old Platanos of Krasi Is in Danger

Victoria Udrea

Europe’s oldest plane tree suffers catastrophic decline as authorities delay action; Argophilia has reported the issue since March 2024.

2 hours ago

Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches

Manuel Santos

Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.

2 hours ago

A New Chapter for Accessible Tourism in Crete

Victoria Udrea

“Crete for All” transforms hospitality through hands-on accessibility training for 500 workers. A gentle shift with real impact.

3 days ago

Crete’s VOAK (BOAK) Highway Project Stalls Again

Iorgos Pappas

Concerns grow over VOAK (BOAK) delays and mounting costs. Heraklion’s Chamber urges transparency and faster progress on Crete’s key road.

3 days ago

Archanes Reveals a Minoan Engineering Twist

Mihaela Lica Butler

A mysterious double wall at Archanes turns out to be a Minoan safety innovation. Excavations reveal a brilliant ancient solution

3 days ago

A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets

Arthur Butler

Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.

3 days ago

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

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.

4 days ago

Crete Scores 91% Visitor Satisfaction

Iorgos Pappas

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

4 days ago

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Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

2025-12-06 By Manuel Santos

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the real tradition.

farmer mobilisations begin in Crete

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

2025-12-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK. Travellers advised to monitor routes.

hersonissos energy reform

Hersonissos Aims to Become National Model with New Energy Community Initiative

2025-12-06 By Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents its new Energy Community, aiming for clean power, lower costs, and support for vulnerable households.

Heraklion Airport

Heraklion Airport Hits 10 Million Passengers Despite Filthy Toilets and Endless Delays for New Terminal

2025-12-06 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Airport closes in on 10 million passengers for 2025, while travellers report filthy toilets, overcrowding, and slow progress on the new Kasteli Airport.

Plane tree of Krasi

The 2,400-Year-Old Platanos of Krasi Is in Danger

2025-12-06 By Victoria Udrea

Europe’s oldest plane tree suffers catastrophic decline as authorities delay action; Argophilia has reported the issue since March 2024.

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