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Heraklion Presents “A Traditional Dance Studio” in Three Performances

Phil Butler

Crete Region and the Association for the Dissemination of Greek Traditional Dances and Music will present “A Traditional Dance Studio.”

3 years ago

Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

Phil Butler

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge. 

3 years ago

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

Phil Butler

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever. 

3 years ago

Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation

Phil Butler

In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region. 

3 years ago

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

Phil Butler

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

3 years ago

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

Phil Butler

“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

3 years ago

Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

Phil Butler

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

3 years ago

Five Crete Island Beaches to Live For

Phil Butler

Here are five Crete beaches very few off-islanders even know about. These amazing places are simply what we live for.

3 years ago

This Week at the Karteros Beach Sports Center – Olympic Days 2022

Phil Butler

Coming up July 15-17, the festival Olympic Days 2022 will see top athletes, coaches, and beach sports enthusiasts gather at Karteros.

3 years ago

Wizz Air Cuts Flights to Heraklion on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Budget airline Wizz Air has reduced Summer flights to Heraklion from Cardiff Airport as part of a reduction in its overall capacity.

3 years ago

Modern Ceramics Exhibition at Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Phil Butler

Yesterday, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion opened a fabulous Periodic Exhibition of Modern Ceramics by the Ichni Ceramics Team. This 7th iteration of contemporary works in ceramic by 25 ceramicists was co-organized with the Ichni Ceramics Group, The exhibition, which has free admission, is in the Polytechnic Hall of Apps and will run until August […]

3 years ago

IHF Beach Handball Championships Semi-Finals Action

Phil Butler

The IHF Beach Handball World Championships continue today with quarter-final, and semi-final matchups at Karteros Beach in Crete.

3 years ago

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Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air defense in Crete.

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Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of survival.

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Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

2026-03-02 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.

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Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

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Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

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Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%

2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

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