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Northern Greece Weather Alert: Rains and Storms in the Following Hours

Argophilia Travel News

The Hellenic National Meteorological Center warned that the weather in Central and Northern Greece will worsen Saturday afternoon throughout Sunday as rain and sporadic thunderstorms will hit the areas. On Saturday, the most affected will be regions in the northern Ionian Sea, Epirus, and possibly Central Greece (Periféreia Stereás Elládas) according to meteorologists. Starting midday […]

7 years ago

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

7 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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