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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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.”

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Crete’s Donkeys and Mules Get Spring Care Across the Island

2026-02-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Donkeys and mules across Crete will receive free dental and farrier care from March 1 to 6, 2026, through the spring program of Filozwki Kritis.

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Kissamos Beaches Shine Again on TripAdvisor’s Global List

2026-02-23 By Kostas Raptis

Elafonissi, Balos and Falasarna in Kissamos rank among Tripadvisor’s top 20 beaches worldwide for 2026, confirming Crete’s global coastal appeal.

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A Thank You to Manuel Santos

2026-02-22 By Argophilia Travel News

Argophilia thanks Manuel Santos for his safety-first travel writing and his steady voice reminding readers to respect Crete’s wild nature.

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Nea Alikarnassos Tries Kouloúma For the First Time

2026-02-22 By Manuel Santos

For the first time, Nea Alikarnassos celebrates Kouloúma with music, tradition and local community spirit.

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Three Arrested Following Fatal Shipwreck South of Crete

2026-02-22 By Iorgos Pappas

20 rescued and three dead after a migrant boat capsized south of Crete. Three suspected traffickers arrested in two separate rescue operations.

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