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Germans Choose Greece as It Becomes Europe’s Most Expensive Destination

Kostas Raptis

New data shows Greece remains a top choice for German tourists, despite having the highest travel costs in Europe and shorter average stays.

7 months ago

Greece Discovers Hiking

Manuel Santos

Greece allocates €5.5m from the Recovery Fund to hiking trails nationwide, aiming to boost sustainable tourism and local development.

7 months ago

The Global Meetings Industry Discovers Greece Again, Reinvents the Odyssey

Iorgos Pappas

Athens will host the IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly 2026, bringing global conference professionals together to discuss meetings, strategy, and the reinvention of the Odyssey.

7 months ago

Fattal Takes Over Cora Resort in Halkidiki

Iorgos Pappas

The Fattal Hotel Group has acquired the five-star Cora Resort in Halkidiki from Bain Capital, expanding its presence in Greece’s luxury hotel market.

7 months ago

When Images Become Strategy

Iorgos Pappas

Hotel photographer Andreas Sfyridis hosts a Tourism Photography Workshop in Athens on 7–8 February 2026, focusing on branding, strategy, and visual storytelling.

7 months ago

Tourism Workers in Greece Call 24-Hour Strike on February 25

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism workers in Greece strike on February 25 over delayed benefits and prepaid card problems.

7 months ago

Greece and Algeria Want More Tourists and Direct Flights

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Algeria’s Deputy FM Sofiane Chaib to sign a tourism cooperation agreement and discuss direct flights.

7 months ago

Koile Road Added to Acropolis Cultural Routes Network

Victoria Udrea

Greece will restore and integrate Athens’ ancient Koile Road into the Acropolis routes network, improving access across the Western Hills.

8 months ago

Kerkini Bird Observatory Planned at Mandraki Through Interreg Greece–Bulgaria

Manuel Santos

Sintiki Municipality approved land for a new bird observatory at Mandraki, Lake Kerkini, under the Birdway Interreg Greece–Bulgaria 2021–2027 program.

8 months ago

Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire

Victoria Udrea

Arnaia in Halkidiki is shaping a new food identity around Cholomondas wild mushrooms and truffles.

8 months ago

Europe Talks Islands While Islanders Pay the Bill

Arthur Butler

MEP Elena Kountoura calls on the European Commission to fund island connectivity under a new EU islands strategy, seeking affordable air and ferry links.

8 months ago

Greek Consumers Complained in 2025 and Miracles Happened

Kostas Raptis

KEPKA recorded 2,560 consumer complaints in 2025, including issues related to tourism and airlines. In most cases (93.67%), consumers prevailed.

8 months ago

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At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

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Stories of Interest

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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