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Kastoria’s Lake Turns Green for 8th Eco Festival

Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Ecological Agriculture and Handicraft Festival will take place in Kastoria, Greece, from 29–31 August 2025. Featuring organic products, artisan crafts, sustainability workshops, and children’s activities, this lakeside celebration blends tradition, creativity, and ecological awareness. In the final days of August, Kastoria’s lake becomes more than a scenic backdrop. It turns into a meeting […]

1 year ago

Epirus Music Village Brings a Week of Tradition to Pogoni

Ion Bogdan V.

Epirus comes alive this August with the first Epirus Music Village in Pogoni — a week of workshops, concerts, and dance celebrating the region’s rich traditions.

1 year ago

Athens Empties Out as Half the City Flees for the Islands to Celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Kostas Raptis

Piraeus and other Attica ports saw near-100% ferry occupancy as thousands fled Athens for the islands ahead of the Dormition holiday.

1 year ago

Mycenaean Voudeni Escapes Fire but Suffers Some Damage

Iorgos Pappas

Wildfire swept through the Mycenaean site of Voudeni in Achaia, sparing its tombs but destroying shelters, pathways, and facilities. Full damage assessment pending.

1 year ago

Andros Moves Fast to Tackle Severe Water Shortages

Victoria Udrea

Andros faces one of its driest summers — emergency desalination units are now central to keeping taps running.

1 year ago

Santorini Landslide Risk Gets Six-Month Scientific Intervention

Manuel Santos

The University of Athens will lead a six-month project to tackle landslide risks in Santorini’s caldera, targeting high-risk areas from Athinios to Oia.

1 year ago

€7.3M for Lines 2 & 3 Tracks in First Athens Metro Upgrade Since 2000

Iorgos Pappas

A €7.3M overhaul replaces 32 km of track on Lines 2 & 3 of the Athens Metro, the first major upgrade since 2000.

1 year ago

Greece Launches 103 Water Supply Island Projects

Kostas Raptis

Greece launches 103 water supply projects to tackle shortages in remote islands, but delivery timelines remain a question mark.

1 year ago

Golden Months for Greek Ferries

Iorgos Pappas

Golden months boost Greek ferry traffic by 3.99% in 2025, but ageing ships and EU rules threaten the industry’s future.

1 year ago

South Korean Delegation Visits Santorini

Iorgos Pappas

A South Korean delegation from Yeosu visited Santorini for three days of sightseeing, wine tasting, and official handshakes.

1 year ago

Tax Inspectors Raid Santorini to Catch Boat Operators Dodging Receipts

Iorgos Pappas

Tax inspectors from Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue surprised boat tour operators in Santorini by posing as tourists.

1 year ago

Greek Tourist Fines to Watch Out For in 2025

Manuel Santos

Tourist fines in Greece rise for 2025 as authorities enforce strict beach preservation and heritage site rules.

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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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