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5 Charming Cretan Villages in the Municipality of Platanias [Videos]

Victoria Udrea

Cretan villages Sembronas, Mescla, Kontomari, Voukolies, and Modi offer rich history and natural beauty.

1 year ago

Crete’s IA-FORTH to Map the Milky Way in 3D

Kostas Raptis

ERC-funded scientists at MPA, RWTH Aachen, and Crete’s IA-FORTH are creating the first 3D map of the Milky Way.

1 year ago

Finnish Journalists Explore Lassithi to Promote Authentic Crete

Manuel Santos

To promote “authentic Crete,” the Lassithi region recently welcomed a Finnish press team: writer Pia Ingström and photographer Elina Simonen.

1 year ago

Crete: From Paradise to Garbage Dump

Phil Butler

Crete Island’s garbage dump crisis in Apokoronas demonstrates how inadequate waste disposal turns paradise into hazard.

1 year ago

Zominthos—Livadi—Krousonas Hike This Sunday

Kostas Raptis

Don’t miss the Zominthos—Livadi—Krousonas trek organized by ΦΥ. Σ.Η. this Sunday, November 10. End your hike with a traditional Cretan meal.

1 year ago

Crete’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Argophilia Travel News

Sky-high building costs and the Airbnb trend exacerbate Crete’s housing crisis, impacting residents and renters alike.

1 year ago

Drought Crisis Should Prompt Authorities to Declare Crete in a State of Emergency

Iorgos Pappas

Because of the current drought crisis, the authorities should declare a state of emergency on the island of Crete.

1 year ago

Heraklion to Host the Second Annual “Choose Crete” Conference on November 9

Argophilia Travel News

The Choose Crete 2024 international conference takes place at the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Heraklion on November 9

1 year ago

Heraklion Port Breaks Visitor Records

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion Port surpasses 500,000 visitors in 2024, marking its ascent as a top-notch cruise destination in the Mediterranean.

1 year ago

Crete Extends Tourist Season Due to Climate Change

Argophilia Travel News

Climate change is enhancing Crete tourism by extending the island’s travel season, resulting in increased international arrivals.

1 year ago

Faultline Mini Documentary Highlights Crete’s Developmental Crisis [Video]

Phil Butler

Crete Island is being systematically transformed into another case of lost history, hope, and identity. Since the 1960s, when the Greek government first began marketing tourism, the industry has reoriented tens of thousands of people and ruined countless villages and communities. The heart of what made Crete so special, its urban landscape and dear traditions, […]

1 year ago

Breaking News: Aldemar Knossos Royal Acquired by Karatzis Group for €80 Million

Iorgos Pappas

Karatzis Group has acquired the iconic Aldemar Knossos Royal in Crete for €80 million, marking a significant expansion in its hospitality sector portfolio.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Greek Navy Frigate Kimon Arrives at Souda Bay

2026-09-05 By Manuel Santos

The Greek Navy’s advanced frigate Kimon arrived at Souda Port in Chania, showcasing its modern air defense and anti-submarine capabilities.

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Aivazovsky’s Arkadi Painting Returns to the Place that Inspired It

2026-09-05 By Victoria Udrea

Ivan Aivazovsky’s 1867 painting The Explosion of Arkadi Monastery is on display at Arkadi Monastery for three months.

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Heraklion Hotel Workers’ Children Break Records in Panhellenic Success

2026-09-05 By Argophilia Travel News

More than 60 successful students were honored in Heraklion by the Hotel Workers’ Union, receiving €300 for their achievement in the Panhellenic exams.

Dangerous Roads Heraklion

Drivers Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Conditions on Roads Serving HMU, PAGNI, and University of Crete

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Drivers are raising concerns over dangerous conditions, heavy traffic and vehicles entering the opposite lane on roads serving HMU, PAGNI and the University of Crete.

Crews clear overgrown roadside vegetation Lasithi

Lasithi Is Trimming Trees So You Do Not Crash Into Them

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Road crews in Lasithi are cutting branches and clearing roadside vegetation to improve visibility and make provincial roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

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