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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.

22 hours ago

Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

Iorgos Pappas

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

1 day ago

Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

Kostas Raptis

Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.

2 days ago

Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches

Manuel Santos

Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.

4 days ago

A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets

Arthur Butler

Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.

1 week ago

Heraklion Taxis Strike

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s taxi strike reveals a broken system, daily frustrations, and truths drivers prefer to ignore. Argophilia tells it as it is.

1 week ago

Heraklion Airport Bomb Scare Handled Swiftly

Kostas Raptis

Full security protocols followed after a bomb threat at Heraklion Airport; nothing suspicious found.

1 week ago

Cretan Chef Ioannis Liapakis Outshines the Competition in Spain with Erevinthos

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan chef Ioannis Liapakis wins top honors in Spain with a bold reinterpretation of erevinthos, showcasing Crete’s culinary soul.

1 week ago

From 2026, Cash Rent Becomes Illegal in Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Greece bans cash rent payments from January 1, 2026. All rent must be paid via registered bank accounts under Law 5222/20

1 week ago

What Malaka Really Means in Crete

Arthur Butler

Every Greek knows Malaka, but Crete has weaponized it into a cultural art form

1 week ago

Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

Manuel Santos

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

1 week ago

Updated Seismic Map Places Crete in the Highest Risk Zone

Victoria Udrea

Geologist M. Fasoulas explained on Kriti TV the updated 2025 seismic hazard map and what it means for Crete’s high-risk zones.

2 weeks ago

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Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down

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Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

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Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

2025-12-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

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Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

2025-12-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

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Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

2025-12-09 By Iorgos Pappas

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

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Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

2025-12-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

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The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

2025-12-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term quality and workforce stability.

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