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3.7 Magnitude Earthquake 11 km southeast of Zakros

Iorgos Pappas

On Monday, January 8, 2024, at 4:08 pm local time (Europe/Athens GMT +2), a moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Sitia, Crete, Greece. The earthquake, with a very shallow depth of 18.2 kilometres (11 miles), was not perceived by locals or at least not reported as such. At first, the […]

2 years ago

Makry Gialos Fishing Harbor Damaged by Southerly Winds

Kostas Raptis

The jetty at Makry Gialos fishing harbor has receded to a length of 40 meters, requiring immediate attention and restoration efforts.

2 years ago

Record Arrivals at Chania International Airport

Mihaela Lica Butler

In 2023, Chania International Airport “Daskalogiannis” (IATA: CHQ, ICAO: LGSA) saw a record total of 3,580,603 passengers passing through its gates.

2 years ago

New COVID-19 Data in Greece

Kostas Raptis

On Thursday, January 4th, 2024, a total of 163 free COVID-19 tests were conducted at central locations across sixty regional units of Greece.

2 years ago

Proper Etiquette for an Enjoyable Travel Experience

Argophilia Travel News

Engage in acts of kindness such as buying a fellow traveller coffee or offering to pay for someone’s seat upgrade.

2 years ago

Record American Travellers to the Port of Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

The Heraklion Port Authority’s official data shows that in 2023, 382,981 cruise passengers visited the port, with 253 cruise ship arrivals.

2 years ago

Chania: New Year’s Eve Party in the Municipal Garden

Manuel Santos

Chania will welcome 2024 with an extravagant celebration beneath the iconic Clock of the Municipal Garden

2 years ago

Hersonissos: Roza Gorge Maintenance Works Commence

Mihaela Lica Butler

Roza Gorge is a natural ecosystem in the hinterland of the Municipality of Hersonissos, southeast of the Municipal Community of Gonies and south of the Municipal Community of Kera. To protect the natural wonder, the Municipality of Hersonissos has contracted a company to restore the path through the canyon. The Roza Gorge, an offshoot of […]

2 years ago

Argophilia Choice: Top 24 Movies About New Year’s Eve Travel

Argophilia Travel News

Argophilia released its Top 24 Movies About New Year’s Eve Travel to enjoy watching as you bid adieu to 2023 and welcome 2024.

2 years ago

Crete: Steep Ferry Prices for Passengers and Vehicles in 2024

Victoria Udrea

Ferry prices increase on the lines of Crete, with both the Attica Group and the Minoan Lines expected to announce fare changes soon.

2 years ago

Crete, Favoured by Dutch Tourists for Holidays in 2024

Argophilia Travel News

Which Greek destinations are favourites for the summer of 2024 by the Dutch? Crete is favorite in The Netherlands for holidays in 2024. In recent months, visitors from Griekenland.net could vote for their favourite destination in Greece online for holidays. From a list of seventeen popular destinations in Greece, 1.116 visitors of the popular portal […]

2 years ago

Should We Give Up On A Dream of Regenerative Crete?

Phil Butler

Greek officials and energy conglomerates plan to transform Crete Island into an energy machine for Germany and other EU nations.

2 years ago

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