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The Eerily Appealing Beauty of Crete’s Spinalonga Islet

Aleksandr Shatskih

Nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island of Spinalonga is a picturesque and eerily beautiful Crete treasure.

7 years ago

Join Thrapsano’s “Earth Water Fire” Exploration of Galatas Minoan Palace

Phil Butler

This evening the foremost authority on the Minoan Palace of Galatas will lead a tour of the site as part of the Earth Water Fire Festival.

7 years ago

Freakish Greece Storm Kills Six and Batters Halkidiki

Phil Butler

A violent storm that ripped across northern Greece has killed six tourists and injured at least 30-50 others.

7 years ago

Heat Advisory Greece – Temperatures Still Cooking This Week

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The National Observatory of Athens says, the heat wave that has baked much of Europe the past week will continue across much of Greece.

7 years ago

Amazing Cycladic Antiquities Exhibition Hits Greek Isles This Summer

Aleksandr Shatskih

An extensive and extremely fascinating series of exhibitions have been organized on the Cyclades islands this summer by the Cyclades Ephorate of Antiquities.

7 years ago

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Names Harry Theoharis Tourism Minister

Argophilia Travel News

Newly elected Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has appointed Harry Theoharis as Tourism Minister of Greece.

7 years ago

Athens’ Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel Reinvents the Picnic

Phil Butler

Situated in the artsy and historic Psyrri neighborhood, The Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel offers one of the most unique experiences in the city.

7 years ago

Is the 2019 Crete Tourism Season a 112 Booking Emergency?

Phil Butler

A report on the state of the Crete hospitality market which will show key flaws in the strategies in place to serve this tourism destination.

7 years ago

The Greek Island of Makronissos Declared an Archaeological Site

Aleksandr Shatskih

The entire island of Makronissos, off the coast of Attica, was declared an archaeological site by a unanimous decision of the Central Archaeological Council

7 years ago

Greek Privatization: Is It Time to Reinvestigate the Drachma?

Phil Butler

A dissenting view on the question of privatization and questionable politics in Greece.

7 years ago

Chania Welcomes the Cretan World Music Festival 2019

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Chania’s stunning Promaxonas San Salvador Bastion will be the site of the Cretan World Music Festival 2019.

7 years ago

Fraport “Takes” Big Profit from Greek Airport Privatizations

Phil Butler

Earlier this month Fraport Group reported the payout of the highest-ever dividend in its history for 2018. The news carried the fact that the Fraport profits rode in on the back of Greeks and the 14 regional airports they operate by concession. But the larger question looms, “Is this good news for Greeks?” Also in […]

7 years ago

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Dangerous Buildings Put Heraklion’s Agia Triada Residents at Risk

2026-08-30 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Over 100 crumbling historic buildings in Heraklion’s Agia Triada neighborhood pose daily risks to pedestrians, prompting local calls for immediate municipal action.

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Struggling to Find a Taxi in Heraklion? You’re Not Alone

2026-08-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Finding a taxi in Heraklion can take considerably longer than usual during the busy summer period, and the problem is not limited to the airport. Increased tourist numbers, heavy traffic and a chain reaction of delays are once again putting pressure on taxi services across the city. For visitors trying to catch a flight, the […]

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Hundreds of Drones to Light Up Heraklion’s Venetian Walls on August 31

2026-08-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Venetian Walls become the setting for a spectacular September festival, opening August 31 with a hundreds-strong drone show, live music and cinema.

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German Travelers Put Crete on the Map for Autumn Escapes

2026-08-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Reisereporter ranked the top 6 autumn destinations for German tourists in Greece. Crete made the list and ranks at nr. 6.

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80-Year-Old Dutch Tourist Rescued From Imbros Gorge After Falling Ill

2026-08-29 By Manuel Santos

Firefighters from Anopolis rescued an 80-year-old Dutch hiker who fell ill inside Imbros Gorge, carrying him 3 km on a stretcher to Komitades.

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