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Athens Airport Climbs Connectivity Rankings but Still Misses the Global Stage

Iorgos Pappas

Athens Airport ranked eighth in Europe and ninth in the EMEA region in OAG’s Megahubs 2025 survey. Aegean Airlines dominates with 39% of flights.

3 months ago

Greece Throws €668 Million at Ferries to Keep Islands Afloat

Arthur Butler

The Ministry of Shipping announced a €668 million tender for subsidized ferry routes from November 2025 to October 2029.

3 months ago

Crete Stands Defenseless Against Another Tourist Invasion

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport in Crete recorded over 1.47 million passenger movements in September 2025. Domestic traffic rose 9.49 percent and international 3.81 percent, led by Germany, the UK, and France.

3 months ago

Crete Forms Climate Alliance to Face the Crisis

Arthur Butler

Crete has declared war on climate change again — this time with a shiny “climate alliance” and three starter projects: erosion watch, health tips for heatwaves, and flood alarms.

3 months ago

Koudounia Pastoral Symphony in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Shepherd bells, or koudounia, echo through Crete’s hills as symbols of tradition and myth. These sounds are the heartbeat of the island.

3 months ago

Rethymno Secures Funding for Accessible Beach Project

Manuel Santos

Rethymno gains funding for an accessible beach project worth €67,150 under Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Plan.

3 months ago

Heraklion to Host First Peace Run Honoring Grigoris Lambrakis

Manuel Santos

On October 12, 2025, Heraklion will host the first Peace Run in honor of Grigoris Lambrakis. A non-competitive 2.6 km event.

3 months ago

Tourism Days Turn Hersonissos Into One Big Party

Victoria Udrea

Tourism Days 2025 in Hersonissos brought thousands of visitors together with locals for food, music, dance, and free tours.

3 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Brags Its Way into Cruise Club with Explora I Docking

Iorgos Pappas

Agios Nikolaos port hosted its largest cruise ship, the Explora I, after new infrastructure upgrades.

3 months ago

PED Crete Will Not Attend Infrastructure Ministry Meeting on Papoura Hill Monument

Argophilia Travel News

The Union of Municipalities of Crete (PED) announced it will not attend the Infrastructure Ministry’s event on the Papoura Hill monument.

3 months ago

Storm Alert for Western Crete

Kostas Raptis

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in western Crete on October 2, 2025. Emergency numbers: 112, 199, 100, 108, 166.

3 months ago

Travel Alert: First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece has recorded 91 West Nile virus infections and 8 deaths. The first case in Crete, a 60-year-old man from Heraklion, was confirmed.

3 months ago

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Demolitions of Illegal Structures Set to Begin Along Crete’s Coastline

2026-01-05 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]

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2026-01-05 By Kostas Raptis

Kastelli Airport is “65% complete” again. Delays, timelines, optimism, and Crete’s legendary siga-siga culture collide.

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Why Crete Is Not All Random Bullets and Vendetta

2026-01-01 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

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Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

2026-01-01 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.

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Crete Plans €2 Million in Culture and Sports as Infrastructure Falls Behind

2025-12-29 By Manuel Santos

Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

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