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Greek Airports Break Records Again

Arthur Butler

Passenger traffic rose 9.5% and flights 9.3% across 39 airports, with strong gains at state-run airports and Heraklion.

10 months ago

Greek Farmers’ Protests and Road Blockades Continue

Iorgos Pappas

Fourth week of farmer protests in Greece. Holiday traffic gets a pass. Trucks do not. The message is deliberate.

10 months ago

Athens Santa Run 2025 Brings Christmas Cheer to the City Streets

Iorgos Pappas

The Athens Santa Run returns on December 21, bringing festive costumes, a short city route, and charitable giving to the heart of Athens.

10 months ago

Government Plans Special Secretariat and ENFIA Cuts for Mountain Communities

Iorgos Pappas

Greece announces a Special Secretariat, a digital platform, tax cuts, and new policies for mountain communities.

10 months ago

Keeping the Shipyards Alive While the Sea Is Still Watching

Manuel Santos

Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas highlights the role of traditional shipyards in preserving Greece’s maritime heritage and local economies.

10 months ago

Greek Tourism Enters Its “Challenging Phase”

Iorgos Pappas

At SETE’s Tourism Ahead conference, Greek tourism officially discovers costs, staff shortages, geopolitics, and the future—all at once.

10 months ago

Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down

Arthur Butler

Farmers attempt to reach the Rio–Antirrio Bridge while clearing the Volos port blockade, demanding answers on delayed aid payments.

10 months ago

Tourism Sector Shows Strong Hiring Outlook for 2026

Victoria Udrea

New ManpowerGroup data shows strong hiring prospects in Tourism for early 2026, while the Ministry’s plan to reduce ASTER/ASTEK studies to 3 years sparks industry concern.

10 months ago

Mykonos Turns Again to Desalination as Water Demand Surges Ahead of Tourist Season

Iorgos Pappas

Mykonos expands desalination capacity with a new unit in Ano Mera, aiming to stabilize water supply ahead of peak tourism.

10 months ago

Greece Recorded 2,820 Dog-Bite Cases in 2023 — But the Numbers Tell Only Half the Story

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece recorded 2,820 dog-bite incidents in 2023, with most cases involving avoidable mistakes. Argophilia explains why prevention begins with humans, not dogs.

10 months ago

UN Tourism Chief Says Greece Is Amazing, Shockingly Does Not Mention Santorini Donkey Traffic

Ion Bogdan V.

UN Tourism chief calls Greece a global model while hinting that overcrowding, housing issues, and “authenticity” need saving.

11 months ago

Greece Outlines a New Chapter for Tourism at Acropolis Museum Event

Iorgos Pappas

Greek leaders outline priorities for sustainable tourism at an Acropolis Museum event titled “Tourism Is Changing – Greece Leads.”

11 months ago

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We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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