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Stelios Rokkos – Melina Aslanidou “Live Your Life” Tour Comes to Crete

Phil Butler

Coming to Heraklion’s Pancretan Stadium August 21st, Stelios Rokkos and Melina Aslanidou will perform in a special concert “Live your life.”

5 years ago

Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021

Phil Butler

A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete is a vacation paradise.

5 years ago

COVID Cases in Greece Skyrocket As Vacation Season Goes Full Tilt

Phil Butler

Something of an emergency has taken place in Greece as the country recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.

5 years ago

“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress

Phil Butler

The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.

5 years ago

Another 4.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Heraklion Prefecture Villages

Phil Butler

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter occurred on the outskirts of Heraklion on Crete Monday evening just before midnight.

5 years ago

Samaria Gorge Closed Because of High Temperatures

Argophilia Travel News

Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most visited natural wonders, will be closed today on account of very high temperatures.

5 years ago

Numo Ierapetra Set to Open on Crete’s South Coast Next Month

Phil Butler

A new hotel is set to open along Crete’s southeastern seaside. Numo Ierapetra will open in July with 132 rooms and suites.

5 years ago

The National Network on Climate Change to Hold Tourism Impact Forum

Argophilia Travel News

CLIMPACT to host a climate summit on Crete on June 25th and 26th on the right path for a sustainable tourism future.

5 years ago

Balos Lagoon: A Guide to Crete’s Most Photographed Beach

Phil Butler

Balos Lagoon is the most recognizable and photographed in Crete, if not Greece overall. Here’s a little more info on this natural wonder.

5 years ago

Minos Beach Art Hotel: Another Crete Hospitality Wonder

Phil Butler

Minos Beach Art Hotel on Mirabello Bay, is a unique experience like no other. The quiet luxury of the architecture and location are stunning.

5 years ago

Five of Crete’s Best Quiet Vacation Hideaways

Phil Butler

If ever there were a time to fly to Crete to find that perfect, quiet hideaway for vacation, this year is it.

5 years ago

Antonios Karatzis Shows How Crete Luxury Hospitality Is Done

Phil Butler

Argophilia introduces readers to Antonios Karatzis and the crown jewel of his growing company, Nana Princess Suites, Villas, and Spa.

5 years ago

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We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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