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Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

Manuel Santos

Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny weather, 22–32°C, with calm breezes.

1 year ago

The Breath of an Ember

Mihaela Lica Butler

n orange canary named Gim breathes like a flame in a lantern. His song, his rhythm, and his fragile fire turn everyday noise into silence, teaching the beauty of life and presence.

1 year ago

Agios Nikolaos Welcomes Crown Iris and 1,800 Visitors

Victoria Udrea

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.

1 year ago

Sitia Airport Gets a Checkup and Passes with Flying Colors

Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s “Vitsentzos Kornaros” Airport passed a full Civil Aviation Authority inspection, with leaders praising its smooth operations.

1 year ago

Greece Counts Sheep, Crete Multiplies Them

Victoria Udrea

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.

1 year ago

Crete Bids Farewell to August Under Summer Skies

Iorgos Pappas

Crete bids farewell to August with sunshine, light southwesterly winds, and temperatures up to 32°C.

1 year ago

Rescue of French Tourist in Sfakia Highlights Challenges of Crete’s Hiking Trails

Manuel Santos

A 23-year-old French tourist was rescued at Glyka Nera near Sfakia after a hiking accident. Firefighters, volunteers, and locals worked together to ensure her safe evacuation and transfer to Chania hospital.

1 year ago

Are AI Tools Making Tour Operators Worse at Their Jobs?

Kostas Raptis

As AI tools reshape travel planning, tour operators risk losing the personal touch that once defined their craft.

1 year ago

How a Brick Factory Is Reinventing Luxury in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

A Rethymno brick factory shifts from kilns to cocktails with a €74.35 million luxury hotel.

1 year ago

Greece’s Weather Swings Wild This Week

Ion Bogdan V.

Meteorologists warn of severe storms with hail and lightning in northwestern Greece on August 30–31, 2025, followed by a rapid heatwave pushing temperatures to 40°C

1 year ago

Greece’s Travel Risk Is No Lifeline in a Crisis

Mihaela Lica Butler

A first-person account reveals how Greece’s suicide helplines fail foreigners. Calls go unanswered, operators speak only Greek, and denials mask a fragile safety net.

1 year ago

Locals Rewrite Messolonghi’s Story with a Festival of Their Own

Argophilia Travel News

Messolonghi by Locals festival marks its seventh year with over 150 participants. Running through Sunday.

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Heraklion-Messara National Road Faces Indefinite Blockade Over Proposed Migrant Facility

2026-09-23 By Manuel Santos

Protests escalate in Athanatoi as residents threaten an indefinite blockade of the Heraklion-Messara highway over a proposed migrant facility at the Skouloudis plant.

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Where Do the Millions Go? MP Questions €3 Passenger Tax Allocation at Heraklion Airport

2026-09-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Harris Mamoulakis challenges the transport ministry over the transparency, collection, and spending of the €3 passenger tax at Heraklion Airport.

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Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Unveils Rare European Cartography Exhibition

2026-09-23 By Kostas Raptis

Explore 50 rare historical maps charting Crete’s evolution from the 16th to 18th centuries in a new Heraklion Archaeological Museum exhibition.

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Sitia Municipality Thanks Firefighters and Volunteers After Chonos Wildfire Threat

2026-09-23 By Argophilia Travel News

Sitia thanks firefighters, aerial crews, and local volunteers for their coordinated efforts in containing a threatening wildfire near regional villages.

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Chersonissos Welcomes 450 Dancers for the 7th International Traditional Dance Festival

2026-09-23 By Argophilia Travel News

The 7th International Traditional Dance Festival in Chersonissos features 450 dancers from seven countries, street parades, and free performances.

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