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Fuel Pass III: The Final Countdown for Greek Petrol Subsidies

Argophilia Travel News

The Fuel Pass III platform is open to all Greek residents. Learn how to claim up to €60 and how to spot the latest gov.gr phishing scams.

5 months ago

New Greek Energy and Environment Bill 2026

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s New Energy and Nature Bill extends legalization for forest structures and defines new tourism rules for Natura 2000 zones.

5 months ago

Greece’s Astypalaia Crowned World’s Top Travel Destination

Phil Butler

The remote and beautiful Greek island of Astypalaia has been named the world’s top travel destination for 2026, taking the prestigious No. 1 spot on The Guardian’s annual list of the 50 best travel ideas of the year. This is a major win for the Dodecanese island, placing it ahead of popular hotspots in Italy, […]

5 months ago

Two New Underwater Archaeological Sites Open in Fourni

Iorgos Pappas

Two new diving sites in Fourni at Akra Fygou and Vathylakas offer a glimpse into 2,000 years of Aegean trade.

5 months ago

Greek Food Exports Target €10 Billion by 2030

Victoria Udrea

Greek food exports reached €9 billion in 2025. Insights from Foodexpo 2026 on the growth of olive oil, feta, yogurt, and kiwis.

5 months ago

Santorini the Authentic Video Campaign Awarded Gold at JWTFF 2026

Argophilia Travel News

The Santorini the Authentic video campaign has officially won a major award at the Japan World Tourism Film Festival 2026.

5 months ago

€1.2M for the Restoration of the Medrese of Athens

Victoria Udrea

The Greek Ministry of Culture has finally approved funding for the restoration of the historic Athens Medrese and Roman Wall.

5 months ago

A Conveniently Timed Stall for Greece’s Road Works

Kostas Raptis

Asphalt prices are the latest excuse for Greece’s frozen road projects. Discover why your Greek road trip might remain a bumpy ride in 2026.

5 months ago

SWOT Hospitality Teams Up with Alpha Bank to Help New Hotels

Manuel Santos

SWOT Hospitality signs advisory deal with Alpha Bank to support new hotel investments, renovations, and repositioning.

5 months ago

Grace Mykonos Is a Hillside Sanctuary Above the Aegean

Mihaela Lica Butler

Grace Mykonos reopens on May 1, with private sea-view terraces, plunge pools, an infinity pool, and wellness facilities.

5 months ago

Tourists in Greece Skip Taverns as Supermarket Sales Surge

Victoria Udrea

Rising restaurant prices in Greece are pushing tourists toward supermarkets, with more visitors preparing their own meals, especially on islands like Crete.

5 months ago

Tragic Discovery in Vouliagmeni

Manuel Santos

The body of a 34-year-old diver was located at great depth in the Devil’s Well at Limanakia Vouliagmeni after he went missing during a Sunday dive.

5 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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