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Visitors to Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Boomed in 2018

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to a new survey by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) the number of visitors to Greek museums and archaeological sites saw incredible increases as of 2018.

6 years ago

Greek Ministers Join Russian Cosmonauts Inaugurating Heraklion’s Yuri Gagarin Park

Phil Butler

Greece’s Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis, joined four of Russia’s most distinguished cosmonauts to inaugurate Yuri Gagarin Park.

6 years ago

Thomas Cook Group Peter Fankhauser Touts Expanded Greece Growth

Phil Butler

Thomas Cook Group CEO Peter Fankhauser met with Greek Minister of Tourism Elena Kountoura recently at ITB in Berlin to discuss Thomas Cook’s plans for continued investment in Greece.

6 years ago

Follow the Argonauts to Amazing Anafi

Aleksandr Shatskih

For an authentic Aegean experience, the tiny island of Anafi is a relaxing and clam paradise still untouched by the throng of tourists flocking to the Cyclades each year. Located just off world famous Santorini, the island is an iconic shelter from the dizzying outside world.

6 years ago

Happy Greek Indpendence Day from Crete!

Phil Butler

On Crete, Greeks celebrate March 25th, 1821, when Greek Revolutionary Forces first raised their flag of independence.

6 years ago

Crete Destinations: Platanias Near Chania

Phil Butler

One of Crete’s most popular tourist resorts, Platanias is situated just to the west of world famous Chania, close to Agia Marina.

6 years ago

Oinokritika Wine Exhibition 2019 Welcomes P.G.O. Santorini

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to Chania Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st, the Oinokritika Wine Fair is a Pancretan cultural event showcasing Crete’s finest wineries and products.

6 years ago

Terroir by Alexandra Manousakis

Aleksandr Shatskih

The story of Terroir by Alexandra Manousakis, of Crete and the legacy her father and other winemakers seek to perpetuate.

6 years ago

Crete Storm Damage Will Exceed €100 Million Euro

Phil Butler

The storm damage to roads, buildings, and the local infrastructure of Crete will exceed €100 million euro, according to the region’s Governor
Stavros Arnaoutaki .

7 years ago

Greek Officials Give “Okay” to Touristic Investment Projects

Argophilia Travel News

Greek officials have now approved three tourism investment projects totaling over €240 million euro for three of Greece’s most visited islands.

7 years ago

Oceanis Storm Still Slamming Crete

Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete region has been inundated with heavy rainfall, high seas, and winds for the last few weeks. This past weekend the “Oceanis” cold wave brought thick snowfall to western Crete, and torrents of hale to parts of southern and central Rethymno and Heraklion prefectures.

7 years ago

Crete Wins ‘Best Region’ at Greek Travel Awards in Scandinavia

Argophilia Travel News

Region of Crete received three honors at the 1st Greek Travel Awards event, which was recently held in Stockholm, Sweden.

7 years ago

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Thousands of Fireworks Seized in Souda Ahead of Crete’s Loudest Night

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Authorities in Souda seized thousands of fireworks, weapons, and ammunition from two suspects ahead of Orthodox Easter, as officials warn about safety and public concerns on Crete.

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A Meeting About Authenticity in Agios Nikolaos

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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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