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Saturday Night in Heraklion: The Greatest Variety Show

Phil Butler

Saturday, September 14th, The Greatest Variety Show brings Vegas sensation to Heraklion and the Garden Theater “Manos Hadjidakis.”

7 years ago

Nemea’s Aidonia Dig Reveals Two Unlooted Mycenaean Period Tombs

Phil Butler

Archaeologists have unearthed two new unplundered chamber tombs dating from the Late Mycenaean period of the Mycenaean palaces (circa 1400-1200 BC). Systematic research being conducted at the Aidonia dig by the Antiquities Ephorate of Corinth at the Mycenaean cemetery of Aidonia in Nemea continue to reveal fascinating new knowledge. In the first of the two […]

7 years ago

8th Panhellenic Conference of HAPCO Keys on Greece MICE Sector

Argophilia Travel News

HAPCO industry insiders spotlighted the unmet potential of MICE Tourism at the 8th Panhellenic Conference in Athens.

7 years ago

Watercooler: New Tax Cuts for Greek Tourism Sector

Mihaela Lica Butler

“I am committed to fewer taxes, many investments, for good and new jobs, and growth which will bring better salaries and higher pensions in an efficient state.” Kyriakos Mitsotakis Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis winds up his foreign visits, returning to Athens from The Hague. Rumors have it that more tax cuts are in the […]

7 years ago

For Brits Visiting Greece: Time to “Get Ready for Brexit”

Argophilia Travel News

The U.K. and Greek governments have issued instructions online for Great Britain citizens to get ready for Brexit.

7 years ago

Selina Announces First Greece Hotel – Selina Centavrus Pelion

Phil Butler

Global hospitality brand, Selina has just introduced its first Greece hotel, the Selina Centavrus Pelion at the iconic “Balcony of Mount Pelion.” The hotel is a near-perfect mix of a hostel and an innovative boutique hotel experience set in amazing nature. This stunning hotel at the beautiful village of Makrinitsa provides a breathtaking experience reminiscent of 19th-century […]

7 years ago

A Marketing Advisory to the GNTO: Revisit Excellence

Phil Butler

With Russia touristic losses in view, here’s a look at what the GNTO has done wrong overall in current campaigns aimed at boosting tourism.

7 years ago

Clean Blue Paros Paves Way to Island Sustainability

Phil Butler

Clean Blue Paros’ program to make the island the first plastic-waste free Mediterranean island may pave the way to true sustainability.

7 years ago

Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou at Concert in Arkalochori

Argophilia Travel News

Coming to the open Municipal Theater of Arkalochori August 28th, Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou will perform in concert “Where Are You Taking Me?”

7 years ago

Israel’s Brown Hotels Eyeballs Greece Investment & Expansion

Aleksandr Shatskih

A meetup in between Greek Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis and Israel’s Brown Hotels speaks of Greek expansion plans.

7 years ago

Hard Rock International Tosses $1.1 Billion Into Greece Casino Fray

Argophilia Travel News

Hard Rock International has announced a bid of $1.1 billion for the Greece casino rights at Hellenikon International Airport near Athens.

7 years ago

Corfu Wildfires Blaze: Two Villages Already Evacuated

Phil Butler

Nikoletta Pandi, Deputy Regional Governor of the Ionian islands responsible for Corfu, has evacuated Neochori and Paleochori villages today.

7 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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