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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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago

Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

4 weeks ago

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Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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Ikos Kissamos Luxury Resort Expands Premium Tourism in Crete

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Ikos Kissamos will open in western Crete in April 2026, marking the Sani/Ikos Group’s entry into the island’s luxury all-inclusive market.

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Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

2026-03-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

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Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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