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Yellow Fire Danger Warning for Crete

Argophilia Travel News

The Greek Civil Protection has issued a yellow fire danger warning for Crete and an orange alert for parts of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace.

1 year ago

Crete Doesn’t Worry About Overtourism

Iorgos Pappas

Crete doesn’t worry about overtourism, enhancing services and infrastructure to manage the large influx of travellers instead.

1 year ago

Taxi Drivers Strike in Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion taxi owners have scheduled a work stoppage and a motorized march for tomorrow, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in the city centre. This decision was unanimously made by their Association. Their primary demand is to stop the interference in their transport services. Key Demands of the Taxi Owners The association released a statement specifying their […]

1 year ago

Professional Tour Guides Strike in Crete

Kostas Raptis

The professional tour guides of Crete and Santorini organized a strike today, Thursday, July 11, to oppose a proposed bill by the Ministry of Tourism. According to the tour guides, the legislation “degrades and alters the challenging nature of their profession.” Details of the Protest Support from the Labor Center of Heraklion (EKI) The Labor […]

1 year ago

Digital Nomads Called to Help Create Crete Hosting Strategies

Kostas Raptis

Digital Nomads are beckoned to take a survey launched by the JoInOuT to begin formulating ways to host Digital Nomads in Crete.

1 year ago

Water Shortage: Minoa Pediada Declares State of Emergency

Victoria Udrea

Minoa Pediada’s declaration of a state of emergency underscores the severity of the water crisis in Crete and the immediate need for action.

1 year ago

SeaTrac Infrastructure Benefits Visitors with Mobility Challenges at Ligaria Beach

Manuel Santos

Ligaria Beach in Malevizi has installed SeaTrac infrastructure for disabled and mobility-impaired people for the second year.

1 year ago

Amazonas Park Crete Becoming Top Tourist Destination

Phil Butler

Amazonas Park Crete is a great half-day excursion for kids of all ages located halfway between Malia and Agios Nikolaos.

1 year ago

Archaeological Site of Elefsina Gets Remodelled Entrance

Kostas Raptis

The Greek Ministry of Culture has embarked on an extensive renovation of the entrance to the archaeological site of Elefsina.

1 year ago

Is Crete a Good Destination to Escape the Heat Wave?

Iorgos Pappas

Despite the current heat wave in Greece there is some relief for Crete’s visitors as the Meltemi winds are expected to cool down the island.

1 year ago

Ikos Olivia Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Argophilia Travel News

Ikos Olivia in Halkidiki is the first resort in Greece to earn the coveted LEED O&M Gold Certification for existing buildings.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Upgrades Continue Amid Capacity Surge

Manuel Santos

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced significant infrastructure upgrades at Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR), driven by a 60% exceedance of its maximum capacity during summer. The airport is undergoing continuous modernisation to manage this increase and maintain service quality. Key Upgrades Implemented: Planned Improvements Post-Summer: Executed Operational Security Upgrades: […]

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