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Heat Alert: Unseasonably Warm Conditions Expected through Monday

Argophilia Travel News

The recent heatwave that started at the beginning of the week has brought dangerously high temperatures to Greece, triggering a heat alert.

2 years ago

Extreme Heat in Athens: Mayor Haris Doukas’ Plan for Resilience

Iorgos Pappas

Athens mayor Haris Doukas aims to make Athens, Europe’s hottest metropolis, more resilient to heat waves.

2 years ago

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Unveils Emergency Accommodation Platform

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A new Emergency Accommodation Platform is available to accommodate citizens in hotel rooms during natural disasters.

2 years ago

Guardians of the Bear: ARCTUROS Sanctuary

Iorgos Pappas

The ARCTUROS Sanctuary in the villages of Nymfaio and Agrapidia on Mount Vitsi, provides refuge to more than 20 bears.

2 years ago

Travel Alert: Water Scarcity on Greek Holiday Islands Amid Peak Tourist Season

Mihaela Lica Butler

In July, the strain on water supplies intensifies, sparking concern among Greek officials, farmers, and scientists about water scarcity.

2 years ago

Sustainable Tourism in Natura 2000 Areas: A Path Forward

Iorgos Pappas

Sustainable tourism in Natura 2000 areas offers significant economic and environmental benefits.

2 years ago

HRADF Launches Tender for Development of National Ski Center in Vassilitsa

Iorgos Pappas

HRADF has initiated a tender process for the development of the National Ski Center in Vassilitsa through a concession agreement.

2 years ago

SEAFOS Luxury Resort & Spa Opens in Nafplio

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This July, Fattal Group announced the opening of the beachfront SEAFOS Luxury Resort & Spa in Nafplio, Greece.

2 years ago

A Perfect Time for Tourists to Buy Authentic Greek Souvenirs

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The summer sales season in Greece will run until August 31 offering tourists the ideal chance to buy unique Greek souvenirs.

2 years ago

Airbnb Greece: A Million Beds Rented Out, New Measures Starting September

Kostas Raptis

Airbnb Greece: the government aims to free up homes currently listed on Airbnb and promote long-term rentals.

2 years ago

Renewed Fleet and Infrastructure Enhancements in Attica and Thessaloniki by 2025

Kostas Raptis

By the end of 2025, Attica will receive 900-950 new buses, and Thessaloniki’s fleet will also undergo significant improvements, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras told SKAI 100.3. Combatting Fare Evasion To tackle fare evasion, the number of auditors will increase. Staikouras emphasized that the additional revenue from these audits would be reinvested to […]

2 years ago

Weather Alert: Heat Wave Expected to Impact Crete and Other Regions

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According to the National Meteorological Service, a lengthy heat wave is set to grip the country in the coming days, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius by Saturday. Today, Tuesday, July 9, meteorologist Sakis Arnautoglou predicts a marked increase in temperatures. Starting Wednesday, it will hit 37 degrees Celsius, peaking at 39 degrees by […]

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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