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Temple of Nemesis Found on Lesvos Island Beath Ancient Mytilini Theater

Argophilia Travel News

Excavators have found beneath the ancient theater of Mytilini, the Temple of Nemesis on the northeast island of Lesvos. What remains of the temple was found under large limestone blocks in the south entry passage to the theater.

7 years ago

Kastelli Airport Project Goes Forward on Crete

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece’s Parliament has ratified an agreement to build a modern international airport at Kastelli on Crete.

7 years ago

Greece: Divers pull out 2 tons of ghost nets from highly biodiverse area

Argophilia Travel News

For the second year in succession, the Healthy Seas initiative returned to Stratoni, a small fishing town in Northern Greece.

7 years ago

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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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

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Stories of Interest

Crete storms Tuesday

Storms Expected Tuesday in Crete

2026-10-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces rain and thunderstorms from Sunday, with stronger storms Tuesday and northerly winds strengthening Wednesday.

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Body of Man Recovered From Sea East of Gavdos

2026-10-25 By Manuel Santos

A man’s body was recovered from the sea east of Gavdos by a Frontex vessel and taken to Chora Sfakion. His identity remains unknown.

Crete Road Deaths

Crete Recorded 238 Road Deaths Between 2020 and 2025

2026-10-25 By Argophilia Travel News

ELSTAT data cited by Nea Kriti records 238 road deaths in Crete between 2020 and 2025, with Heraklion reporting the highest number.

Greek National Tourism Organization Melbourne

GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

Dance World Cup Greece

Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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