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Severe Weather Forecast for Crete and the Dodecanese

Argophilia Travel News

The Ministry of Climate Crisis alerts on severe weather until Wednesday. Crete and Dodecanese face intense storms with heavy rain, wind, and hail.

1 year ago

Skalani – Myrtia Road Is a Death Trap Waiting to Happen

Iorgos Pappas

Public outcry erupts over dangerous conditions on the Skalani – Myrtia road in Crete. Concerns raised about risky repairs and urgent safety measures needed.

1 year ago

Chania’s Venetian Harbor Preps for Tourist Waves

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Venetian Harbor businesses gear up for the tourist season with maintenance efforts. Here’s what’s happening as the first international flights arrive soon.

1 year ago

IKEA in Heraklion’s Opening Delayed Again

Victoria Udrea

IKEA new store in Heraklion faces another delay, pushing the opening to April 16 due to unfinished exterior works.

1 year ago

Crete’s Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna Are Now Protected

Manuel Santos

Crete’s iconic beaches—Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna—are entering a new era of environmental preservation through groundbreaking agreements

1 year ago

Ancient Olympia Forks €8.3M for Repairs

Victoria Udrea

Lina Mendoni announced €8.3M in restoration and enhancement projects for Ancient Olympia’s monuments and infrastructure.

1 year ago

Falasarna, Balos-Gramvousa, and Elafonissi-Kedrodasos Inked for Conservation

Manuel Santos

Kissamos hosted the signing of vital conservation agreements for Falasarna, Balos-Gramvousa, and Elafonissi-Kedrodasos.

1 year ago

Free Minoan Guided Tour to the Lilies Mansion

Argophilia Travel News

Mark your calendars for a cultural journey through time! On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a guided tour will take visitors to two remarkable landmarks: the Minoan Lilies Mansion and Nirou Megaron. Perfect for lovers of history or anyone looking to break the monotony of mediocre weekend plans. Organized by the Municipality of Heraklion in collaboration […]

1 year ago

Trump Tariffs Empower Crete

Victoria Udrea

Kostas Zoukas talks about the impact the Greek olive sector with the US emerging as one of the top markets in the world.

1 year ago

Cretan Hoteliers Launch New Waste Management Initiative

Iorgos Pappas

Skipping the Waiting Game Crete’s hotel owners have decided to stop twiddling their thumbs waiting for government solutions. Instead, these proactive hoteliers are taking control of their own environmental impact. Waste piling up? They’ll handle it. And they’ve got the paperwork to prove it. Eight of the region’s key players in the hotel industry—names like […]

1 year ago

Kastelli Airport Wants You to Be White and Skilled

Manuel Santos

Kastelli Airport’s hiring criteria have raised eyebrows. Critics claim the hiring process reinforces stereotypes and lacks inclusivity.

1 year ago

Who Knew You Could Steal a Lake? Lake Lefkogeia’s Water Theft Scandal

Iorgos Pappas

Lake Lefkogeia is missing water, and not just from evaporation.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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