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How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is Affecting Tourism on Crete

Phil Butler

How dramatically will the Russia/Ukraine conflict impact tourism on Crete? For starters, losing almost half a million visitors is not good.

3 years ago

MTS Globe To Launch Two Five-Star Hotels In Heart of Heraklion

Phil Butler

Theodore Milonakis, Managing Director of MTS Globe Greece says the firm will invest 11-12 million euros to launch two five-star hotels.

3 years ago

Cretan Green: Prickly Pear Extravaganza

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.

3 years ago

Cretan Green: Why Stamnagathi Horta Is a Staple in Greek Homes

Mihaela Lica Butler

Welcome to Crete: we forage here. We are one with nature. We eat green. Some 300 wild leafy greens count as “horta” and of them, we only remember the usual suspects: borage, wild garlic, wild asparagus, purslane, amaranth, mustard, dandelion, and grass lily among others. But, the star of this story is stamnagathi. You can […]

3 years ago

What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?

Phil Butler

We must look into our past, perhaps at the mysterious Keftiu, to search for the ideal path for our society.

4 years ago

A 5.7 Magnitude Quake Rattles Crete Island

Phil Butler

Crete island was rocked this morning by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake offshore of the seaside village of Lentas, in the south.

4 years ago

The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

Phil Butler

They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.

4 years ago

EODY Reports 4,943 New COVID Cases in 24 Hours

Argophilia Travel News

Greece records over 4,000 new COVID cases in the past 24 hours. In Crete the Omicron variant has already been detected.

4 years ago

REDS Wins Bid for Former U.S. Military Base on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Greek developer REDS submitted the highest bid for the former former U.S. military base just outside Heraklion, Crete.

4 years ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Crete Now?

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 threatens your health, therefore it is not safe to travel to Crete now. Know before you must travel to Crete:

4 years ago

Is Crete a Good Destination for Solo Travelers?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is an ideal destination for solo travelers. It has a low criminality index and a very high safety index. Here are recommendations from our local staff.

4 years ago

More Reasons to Move to Incredible Crete for Good

Phil Butler

Winter’s arrived on Incredible Crete, and now the natural beauty of Greece’s biggest island glows from underneath cloudy skies.

4 years ago

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Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

2026-03-03 By Arthur Butler

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

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

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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Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to last year.

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