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€26,600 to Transform the Makassi Gallery Into a World War II Museum

Argophilia Travel News

Makassi Gallery in Heraklion transforms into a WWII museum, honoring Crete’s National Resistance, Holocaust survivors, and wartime struggles.

1 year ago

€20.7M Project to Revitalize Venetian Neoria in Chania Moves Forward

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Venetian Neoria will undergo a long-anticipated €20.7M restoration and transformation into a cultural and social hub.

1 year ago

The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Comes to Crete

Manuel Santos

The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball is heading to Crete for the first time.
Event dates: May 16-18, 2025, at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris.

1 year ago

Konstantinos Katsoulis Brings Cretan Flair to a Masterful Evening of Music

Iorgos Pappas

Discover the artistry of Konstantinos Katsoulis, performing a free piano recital on April 16, 2025, at Chania’s Great Arsenal.

1 year ago

Massive Strike Turnout in Chania Despite Torrential Weather

Manuel Santos

April 9 proved that Chania won’t be silenced by bad weather—or bad policies.

1 year ago

Spotlight on Crete’s Agrotourism

Victoria Udrea

The Agrotourism Extravaganza You Didn’t Know You Wanted Mark April 11, 2025, on your calendar because the Heraklion Cultural Conference Center is kicking off a day dedicated to rural tourism. And no, it’s not about staring at fields in silence—it’s about Crete’s agrotourism scene stealing the show. This event, hosted by ETAM S.A.’s “epaithros” Rural […]

1 year ago

Ocean Explorer Aegeo Joins Climpact

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s iconic vessel, Aegeo, supports the Climpact network to combat climate change. Discover its findings and the future of the Mediterranean.

1 year ago

Annual Meeting in Rethymno for Loggerhead Sea Turtle Conservation

Manuel Santos

An annual meeting brings together officials, local businesses, and conservationists to protect the loggerhead sea turtle’s nesting beaches.

1 year ago

Heraklion Hospitality Workers Strike on April 9

Iorgos Pappas

On April 9, 2025, hospitality workers in Heraklion strike for better wages, improved conditions, maternity benefits, and unemployment reforms.

1 year ago

CretaLive: Kalamaki Dump Is a Blight on the Southern Coast

Iorgos Pappas

The Kalamaki dump crisis is choking a village’s charm. Decades of waste pileup now threaten health, environment, and its tourism prospects.

1 year ago

Rising Demand for Easter Getaways in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Easter in Crete combines deep-rooted traditions, warm hospitality, and soaring tourist interest, attracting visitors from abroad to experience a special season.

1 year ago

Municipality of Heraklion Confirms Marina Cafe Lease Extension

Manuel Santos

With a four-year lease under Heraklion’s municipality, Marina Cafe retains its charm—perfectly blending tradition, hospitality, and coastal tranquility.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

Malia Tourists Wage Balcony Beer-Bottle War, Summon Interpol After Police Find Hatchet

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

A Sunday morning beer-bottle siege in Malia escalated into an international incident involving the Embassy in Bucharest, Interpol, and a 17-year-old with a hatchet.

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Chania Agora’s Grand Reopening Will Come With Vacancies

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

Decades-old vendors opt out of returning to the renovated Chania Municipal Market as new municipal rent prices spark outrage across Crete.

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Spanish Tourist Unsure How 19 Kilograms Of Loud, Pungent Herbal Material Sneaked Into Her Carry-On

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

A 22-year-old traveler arriving in Crete expresses complete shock after customs officers discover a full-scale farm inside her checked baggage.

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Kolymbari Beach Littered with Plastic

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

Active Citizens of Platanias condemn municipal indifference as Kolymbari Beach in Crete is left littered with plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear.

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Minoa Pediada’s Circle of Culture Festival Returns with Focus on Papoura Hill and Byzantine Crete

2026-07-27 By Arthur Butler

The Circle of Culture Festival features archaeological tours, live music, local food, and events celebrating Crete’s cultural heritage.

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