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Multicultural Christmas Festival in Chania

Iorgos Pappas

Experience a multicultural Christmas Festival in Chania, December 6-8 featuring nativity scenes, music, crafts, and tales. Free entry!

9 months ago

Paper Routes in Nea Alikarnassos This Saturday

Iorgos Pappas

Explore Nea Alikarnassos this Saturday, December 7, with Heraklion’s free “Paper Routes” tours. Discover local history and hidden gems!

9 months ago

How Soon Will the Upcoming Souda Port Passenger Station Welcome Travellers?

Kostas Raptis

The new Souda Port Passenger Station project in Chania, Crete, aims to upgrade passenger facilities with a €12.29M budget. Will it deliver?

9 months ago

Moires Christmas Season Kicks Off Tomorrow

Argophilia Travel News

Celebrate the Moires Christmas season beginning on Dec. 3, 2024, with dancing, music, Santa, and a tree lighting you won’t forget!

10 months ago

Chania Installs Life-saving AEDs at Athletic Venues

Kostas Raptis

Chania installs automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in sports facilities with training to ensure lifesaving readiness.

10 months ago

Crete’s Waste Management Plant in Hersonissos: Cleaning Up, One Ton at a Time

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete breaks ground on a massive waste management plant, promising recycling innovations and a greener future by 2030.

10 months ago

Trash Talk: Are Underground Bins in Heraklion Truly Revolutionary or Just for Show?

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s new underground bins aim to improve waste management and aesthetics. But are they enough? Locals raise concerns.

10 months ago

Chania as a Year-Round Stopover? Aegean’s Ambitious Plan for 2025

Victoria Udrea

Aegean Airlines and Fraport Greece are betting big on Chania as a year-round destination. But are locals, nature, and infrastructure ready for the strain?

10 months ago

Book Review: Your Go-to Guide for Foraging Cretan Horta

Iorgos Pappas

Discover 56 edible plants in Crete with this guide by Mihaela Lica Butler. A must-have for anyone seeking a sustainable way to eat healthy.

10 months ago

Waste in the Stream of Katsamba Sparks Outrage

Victoria Udrea

Waste in the stream of Katsamba sparks outrage, as neglected trash and raw sewage fuel environmental damage in Crete.

10 months ago

Samaria Gorge Upgrades: Progress or a Three-Year Headache?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge upgrades promise better accessibility but raise serious concerns about prolonged closures impacting tourism and locals’ income.

10 months ago

ΧΑΝΙΑmas: Chania Launches Christmas Overdrive for 2024 Holidays

Mihaela Lica Butler

ΧΑΝΙΑmas is Chania’s jam-packed holiday event for Christmas and New Year with non-stop activities for visitors of all ages.

10 months ago

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