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Crete Makes Headlines at ITTF Warsaw 2024

Iorgos Pappas

Crete shines at ITTF Warsaw 2024. From school kids to seasoned pros, they all want a taste of Greece’s most diverse island.

10 months ago

Heraklion’s “loveHER” Campaign Hits Piraeus

Iorgos Pappas

Discover Heraklion’s bold “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days” campaign, showcasing culture, gastronomy, and year-round charm unveiled in Piraeus.

10 months ago

Chania Municipal Market: A Milestone or Just Another Endless Construction Tale?

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Municipal Market renovation inches toward completion, promising a new era by spring 2025—if deadlines hold, that is.

10 months ago

Heraklion Fights Back Against Bad Road Repairs

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s municipal administration is standing up against half-hearted road restoration efforts by utility companies. The goal is clear: protect roads from random cuts, poor-quality fixes, and dangerous potholes. Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos recently addressed this issue in a letter to Lazaros Kyrizoglou, President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), and Giorgos Marinakis, President […]

10 months ago

Flood Protection and Fire Drama: Crete Bureaucrats Rethink the Obvious

Mihaela Lica Butler

Officials in Crete gathered to discuss flood protection, plans, and reflections on the harsh summer, but is action on the horizon?

10 months ago

Four New Dams in Crete Aim to Serve the Island’s Irrigation Needs, But at a Cost

Mihaela Lica Butler

Four key dam projects in Crete aim to boost agricultural production on the island. Foreseen combined cost: €550 million.

10 months ago

Dark Paths in the Old Town of Chania: Traces of Loss and Destruction

Argophilia Travel News

Explore the Dark Paths in the Old Town of Chania on December 4, 2024. Discover the history behind sites scarred by loss.

10 months ago

Funding Approval Expected for Agia Pelagia Beach Restoration by Month’s End

Iorgos Pappas

Approval of €1.5M funding for Agia Pelagia beach restoration expected. Restoration plans aim for completion by the 2025 tourism season.

10 months ago

Crete Olive Oil Prices Collapse Bringing Sales and Production to a Standstill

Iorgos Pappas

Olive oil prices in Crete collapse to €5/L, stalling sales and halting harvest amid market shifts and worrying drought signs.

10 months ago

This Is Why Crete Doesn’t Have Railway Infrastructure

Mihaela Lica Butler

While Crete lacks railway infrastructure, officials dismiss plans, citing limited resources and prioritizing ongoing projects.

10 months ago

Vine & Wine Information Center Elevating Cretan Viticulture in Archanes

Iorgos Pappas

The Vine & Wine Information Center in Archanes aims to become a hub for education, tradition, and innovation in Cretan viticulture.

10 months ago

Crete’s Overbosses Target the Displacement of Traditional Cretan Beekeeping

Phil Butler

The mission seems clear now. Through their policy puppets in office, investors in Crete intend to make the island into a barren rock for producing energy and endless all-inclusive playgrounds. Their method and their planning ends up destroying one of Greece’s greatest treasures. How so, you ask? As it turns out, huge resorts with half […]

10 months ago

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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