Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Crete

Athens to Heraklion: Deck Songs Concert

Iorgos Pappas

“Athens to Heraklion: Deck Songs” will take place on Sunday, October 6th at 8:30 PM at the picturesque Lake of Agios Nikolaos.

Winter Tourism Surge in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is once again leading the charge in boosting its tourism sector. Unlike the past, which focused on extending the holiday season, Crete aims to establish itself as a full-fledged winter destination. While many remote workers chose Crete as their favourite winter refuge as early as 2022, this year, the local authorities attempt to attract […]

Ierapetra’s 4th Trail Ride of Crete Starts October 5th

Kostas Raptis

The Ierapetra ATV Friends Club has once again organized the TRAIL RIDE OF CRETE races. The ATV races will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2024. Racers will compete across 180 kilometers of the mountainous terrain surrounding Europe’s Southernmost city. Competitors will compete in timed stars, leaving from Ierapetra’s Eleftheria Square […]

Heraklion: Anticipated Traffic Challenges

Kostas Raptis

Starting tomorrow, both lanes of Hanioporta will be off-limits to vehicles for ten days due to essential restoration efforts at a local monument. The work is crucial to eliminating any potential hazards caused by lingering issues and moisture damage. Although delayed, this project is now moving forward to ensure the site’s safety. As a result […]

SeaWorld Orlando’s New Resident

Manuel Santos

SeaWorld Orlando has opened its doors to Ukiaq, a rare Pacific walrus calf discovered alone on the beaches of Utqiagvik, Alaska. Known affectionately as Uki, this young walrus embodies the spirit and culture of Alaska. After being rescued and cared for at the Alaska SeaLife Center, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service deemed Ukiaq […]

More Water Shortage Issues in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

A persistent water leak in the middle of the street near the Dyo Aorakia sports hall has frustrated residents for weeks. The community voices its concerns loudly, pointing out the irony of such waste amidst a water shortage. Although measures are supposedly in place to conserve water, this fault has been spewing water with no […]

Crete: Casino License Bidding Process

Manuel Santos

In the coming weeks, the Hellenic Gaming Commission will explore potential advisors for handing out a casino license on the island of Crete. Following the land allocation for the new Integrated Resort Center, REDS is gearing up to convert the area in Gournes, Heraklion, that it has undertaken to develop. This large-scale project is a […]

Samaria Gorge: Popularity Over Safety

Iorgos Pappas

Economic interests of local businesses, including tour companies, hotels, ferry firms, and eateries, drive the push to keep the Samaria Gorge open.

Vision for ARKADIA 2024: A Sustainable Future

Iorgos Pappas

As part of the upcoming “ARKADIA 2024” series, the community of Inni will host an event on September 22, 2024. The gathering at the Cultural Center of Ini under the Minoa Pediada Municipality will introduce the “Strategic Plan for Inni 2030.” Organized by the Inni-Monasteraki Cultural Society alongside the Region of Crete, the event will […]

Tourist Tragedy Sparks Investigation in Samaria Gorge

Manuel Santos

Following a tragic accident in which a tourist was killed by a falling rock in Samaria Gorge, the Greek Authority for Geological and Mining Research (EAGME) launched an inspection on Friday. This came after an initial evaluation by Professor Efthymis Lekkas, a Disaster Management and Geology expert. Geologist Ioannis Michalakis led the examination, starting with […]