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The Great Beer Festival of Athens Coming to Technopolis May 10-12 (Program)

Kostas Raptis

Mark your calendar for The Great Beer Festival of Athens, May 10-12, 2024 – a haven for beer lovers at the Technopolis City of Athens.

2 years ago

AIA to Welcome 30 Million Passengers in 2024

Iorgos Pappas

Athens Airport (AIA) is gearing up for a record year, expecting to welcome over 30 million passengers in 2024 with enhanced facilities.

2 years ago

Dust Cloud Engulfs Santorini’s Korfos Port After Therasia Landslide on Saturday

Victoria Udrea

A landslide hit Therasia in Santorini on Saturday, shrouding Korfos port in dust. No casualties were reported, but it caused material damage.

2 years ago

198 Natura 2000 Beaches in Greece Shielded from Commercialization

Manuel Santos

Protecting Greece’s coastal heritage, a ministerial decree halts the commercial use of 198 beaches in the Natura 2000 ecological network.

2 years ago

Project VORIA: Maroussi to Get a Casino at the Dilaveri Estate

Mihaela Lica Butler

Work on a massive entertainment complex (Project VORIA), including a casino in Maroussi, located on the 50,000-square-meter property of the exclusive Dilaveri Estate, will start within the year.

2 years ago

Unionized Workers’ Strike in Greece on May 1st Travel Advisory

Iorgos Pappas

Travel Alert: Major strike by unionized workers across Greece this May 1st. Check for updates and travel options before your trip.

2 years ago

Worries About Rising Coffee Prices in Greece

Argophilia Travel News

Greeks to feel the pinch as coffee prices climb 20% globally; expect costlier brews after Easter.

2 years ago

Artificial Underwater Attraction to Open in Almyros

Manuel Santos

Municipality of Almyros, home to three underwater antiquities, is planning Greece’s first artificial underwater attraction project.

2 years ago

Record Turkish Visitors to Five Greek Islands

Kostas Raptis

Fast-track temporary visa for Turkish tourists led to record numbers of visitors to five Greek islands: Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos, Rhodes.

2 years ago

International Demand for Real Estate in Greece on the Rise

Mihaela Lica Butler

The demand for Greek properties from international buyers is growing – about 12% compared to Q1 2023 in the first quarter of 2024

2 years ago

Plan to Pay a Hefty Climate Resilience Tax When You Vacation in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

When visiting Greece, budget for climate resilience taxes and bring local cash to pay them at your hotel.

2 years ago

Santorini Experience Returns October 3-6

Mihaela Lica Butler

Unlock the thrill of Santorini’s Caldera runs & volcanic swims at the Santorini Experience 2024, happening Oct 3-6.

2 years ago

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Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

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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