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Chania as a Year-Round Stopover? Aegean’s Ambitious Plan for 2025

Victoria Udrea

Aegean Airlines and Fraport Greece are betting big on Chania as a year-round destination. But are locals, nature, and infrastructure ready for the strain?

1 year ago

Book Review: Your Go-to Guide for Foraging Cretan Horta

Iorgos Pappas

Discover 56 edible plants in Crete with this guide by Mihaela Lica Butler. A must-have for anyone seeking a sustainable way to eat healthy.

1 year ago

Waste in the Stream of Katsamba Sparks Outrage

Victoria Udrea

Waste in the stream of Katsamba sparks outrage, as neglected trash and raw sewage fuel environmental damage in Crete.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Upgrades: Progress or a Three-Year Headache?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge upgrades promise better accessibility but raise serious concerns about prolonged closures impacting tourism and locals’ income.

1 year ago

ΧΑΝΙΑmas: Chania Launches Christmas Overdrive for 2024 Holidays

Mihaela Lica Butler

ΧΑΝΙΑmas is Chania’s jam-packed holiday event for Christmas and New Year with non-stop activities for visitors of all ages.

1 year ago

Crete Makes Headlines at ITTF Warsaw 2024

Iorgos Pappas

Crete shines at ITTF Warsaw 2024. From school kids to seasoned pros, they all want a taste of Greece’s most diverse island.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s “loveHER” Campaign Hits Piraeus

Iorgos Pappas

Discover Heraklion’s bold “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days” campaign, showcasing culture, gastronomy, and year-round charm unveiled in Piraeus.

1 year ago

Chania Municipal Market: A Milestone or Just Another Endless Construction Tale?

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Municipal Market renovation inches toward completion, promising a new era by spring 2025—if deadlines hold, that is.

1 year ago

Heraklion Fights Back Against Bad Road Repairs

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s municipal administration is standing up against half-hearted road restoration efforts by utility companies. The goal is clear: protect roads from random cuts, poor-quality fixes, and dangerous potholes. Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos recently addressed this issue in a letter to Lazaros Kyrizoglou, President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), and Giorgos Marinakis, President […]

1 year ago

Flood Protection and Fire Drama: Crete Bureaucrats Rethink the Obvious

Mihaela Lica Butler

Officials in Crete gathered to discuss flood protection, plans, and reflections on the harsh summer, but is action on the horizon?

1 year ago

Four New Dams in Crete Aim to Serve the Island’s Irrigation Needs, But at a Cost

Mihaela Lica Butler

Four key dam projects in Crete aim to boost agricultural production on the island. Foreseen combined cost: €550 million.

1 year ago

Dark Paths in the Old Town of Chania: Traces of Loss and Destruction

Argophilia Travel News

Explore the Dark Paths in the Old Town of Chania on December 4, 2024. Discover the history behind sites scarred by loss.

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Stories of Interest

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Myriokephala Festival Brings Traffic Changes to Rethymno

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Thousands of pilgrims are expected at Myriokephala in Rethymno, with traffic restrictions and delays around the historic monastery on September 7 and 8.

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Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

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Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete’s summer tourism season.

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Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

2026-09-07 By Victoria Udrea

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

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