Crete

The 2,400-Year-Old Platanos of Krasi Is in Danger

Victoria Udrea

Europe’s oldest plane tree suffers catastrophic decline as authorities delay action; Argophilia has reported the issue since March 2024.

2 months ago

Manuel Santos

Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.

2 months ago

Victoria Udrea

“Crete for All” transforms hospitality through hands-on accessibility training for 500 workers. A gentle shift with real impact.

3 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Concerns grow over VOAK (BOAK) delays and mounting costs. Heraklion’s Chamber urges transparency and faster progress on Crete’s key road.

3 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

A mysterious double wall at Archanes turns out to be a Minoan safety innovation. Excavations reveal a brilliant ancient solution

3 months ago

Arthur Butler

Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.

3 months ago

Ion Bogdan V.

Crete celebrates a port study that took 4.5 years and 42 approvals. Actual construction? Still a dream. Argophilia tells the truth.

3 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

A 91% satisfaction rate paints Crete as perfect. Argophilia explores the truth behind the sunny numbers.

3 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s taxi strike reveals a broken system, daily frustrations, and truths drivers prefer to ignore. Argophilia tells it as it is.

3 months ago

Manuel Santos

The idea that Cretans can “afford” Riyadh trips highlights the many holes in a press release long on hype and short on evidence.

3 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Cretan farmer blockades hit KTEL routes, forcing early departures and pure road chaos.

3 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Krasi’s ancient plane tree may undergo drastic pruning after a new study cites safety risks.

3 months ago