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Heraklion Launches Two-Year, €800,000 War on Potholes

Arthur Butler

Heraklion launches a citywide pothole repair project worth €800,000, starting from Xirokambos and 62 Martyron, with a two-year timeline.

4 months ago

Crete Makes More Per Tourist — and Loses Them Faster

Iorgos Pappas

INSETE data shows Crete increasing spend per visit while average stay declines, raising questions about long-term tourism value and strategy.

4 months ago

Gouves Coastal Road Damage Puts Pressure on Ministries Ahead of Tourist Season

Iorgos Pappas

Severe erosion damage on the Gouves coastal road prompts the Mayor of Hersonissos to urge multiple ministries to act, citing public safety and tourism risks.

4 months ago

Crete’s VOAK Seals a €2bn Deal

Iorgos Pappas

GEK TERNA, AKTOR, and Metlen finalize a €2bn agreement for the VOAK highway, shaping Crete’s main road axis for the next 35 years.

4 months ago

Germans Still Choose Greece — Even as It Becomes Europe’s Most Expensive Holiday

Arthur Butler

Germany keeps Greece among its top holiday choices in 2025–2026, despite rising costs that now make it Europe’s most expensive destination.

4 months ago

Operational Upgrades Enhance Safety at Heraklion Airport

Kostas Raptis

Targeted airport upgrades in Heraklion and Naxos improve flight safety, energy efficiency, and reliability for island travel.

4 months ago

Government Gives Two Answers, Makry Gialos Gets None

Arthur Butler

Zero progress. PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki slams the government over the stalled Makry Gialos port project, calling the situation institutional chaos and an insult to Lasithi residents.

4 months ago

Crete Is Running Dry for a Fourth Year

Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters its fourth dry year as dams and aquifers fall. Authorities warn urgent water restrictions are needed in 2026.

4 months ago

Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

4 months ago

The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

4 months ago

Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

4 months ago

Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

4 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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