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The Road Trip Detail That Makes Your Car FeelCalm, Grounded, and Ready for Miles Ahead

Argophilia Travel News

Amber, sandalwood, and cedar fragrances work best in cars and help long road trips feel calmer and more focused.

5 months ago

Domes Brings Aulūs Back With New Chania And Rhodes Openings In 2026

Ion Bogdan V.

With Aulūs returning in 2026 through Chania and Lindos, the group is evolving into something more sophisticated.

5 months ago

Diktaion Andron Upgrade Sparks Parliamentary Firestorm

Arthur Butler

SYRIZA MPs filed a parliamentary question over planned interventions at Diktaion Andron, alleging a “lift” in a Natura 2000 and archaeological zone.

5 months ago

Stop Throwing Away Dehumidifier Water in Crete

Kostas Raptis

Crete is humid and water-stressed. Throwing away dehumidifier water is wasteful. Use it for floors, flushing, cars, and plants—not drinking.

5 months ago

Should We Stock Bottled Water Before Crete’s Summer Water Crunch?

Arthur Butler

Heraklion already distrusts tap water. Now reservoirs are low and summer pressure is coming. Here is what to stock—and what matters more.

5 months ago

VOAK to Sitia Is Back on the Table

Arthur Butler

Crete’s Region and Sitia’s Mayor met in 2026 to push VOAK to Sitia and accelerate infrastructure projects via ESPA and the National Development Program.

5 months ago

Heraklion Port Authority and Heraklion Airport Strengthen Cooperation

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Port Authority and the new Heraklion International Airport agreed to closer coordination to promote the city as a Mediterranean cruise homeport

5 months ago

Greece Just Set Rules for Staff Housing in Tourism

Victoria Udrea

A new Joint Ministerial Decision sets minimum standards for tourism worker accommodation with penalties and sealing measures.

5 months ago

Austria Is Booking Crete Again Like It Is a Religion

Iorgos Pappas

Crete promoted year-round tourism at Ferien-Messe Wien (15–18 Jan 2026), citing 160,000 Austrian arrivals in 2025 and a 5% rise in prebookings.

5 months ago

Finland Keeps Choosing Crete Again and Again

Iorgos Pappas

Crete charmed Finnish travelers again at Helsinki’s MATKA 2026 fair, with over 123,000 Finns choosing the island in 2025.

5 months ago

Crete Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Local Rain, Mountain Snow and Safety Measures for Boats

Argophilia Travel News

Strong N–NE winds up to 7 Bft (locally higher), rain and weak mountain snow affect Crete (19 Jan 2026). Ports urge boat safety; heated shelters open.

5 months ago

Hunting Tourism in Crete Faces Strict Enforcement After Illegal Hunting Case Near Hersonissos

Iorgos Pappas

An illegal hunting case near Hersonissos highlights Crete’s strict hunting enforcement. Rules, ethics, and safety tips for visitors.

5 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.

Morosini Fountain

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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