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Crete’s Depleted Dams Spark Water Crisis This Summer

Manuel Santos

As the summer season approaches, the island of Crete is bracing for a water shortage crisis. The dams are running low.

1 year ago

Diktaean Cave Closes to the Public for 11 Months

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Diktaean Cave near Lassithi, which is said to be the birthplace of Zeus in mythology, will be closed to the public until January 2025 as its rocky slopes are reinforced.

1 year ago

Chania Lifeguard Crisis: Only 50% of Costs Covered by State in 2024

Manuel Santos

Chania faces recurring issues with lifeguard coverage this year, with only 50% of costs now state-funded.

1 year ago

The Keftiu: Were They the Children of Atlantis?

Phil Butler

Archaeologists and historians have left unattended, a plethora of evidence suggesting the Keftiu could have been the children of Atlantis.

1 year ago

May Day Strikes to Disrupt Travel and Transport

Argophilia Travel News

On May 1st, Labor Day strikes are expected to cause significant disruptions to public transportation in Greece

1 year 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.

1 year ago

Knossos Palace Fueled Crete €11M Revenue in 2023

Iorgos Pappas

Last year, Knossos’ archaeological significance proved lucrative, funneling €11 million into Crete’s tourism economy.

1 year ago

Kotsyfos Gorge Closure Impacts Local Tourism

Mihaela Lica Butler

Following the repeated massive landslides in the Kotsyfos Gorge on January 19 and March 13, the inhabitants of the southern part of Rethymno have been enduring an unending struggle for the past month and a half. Situated twenty-two kilometres south of Rethymno, the three-kilometre Kourtaliotiko Gorge is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural attractions. […]

1 year ago

Closing Hours at Heraklion Archaeological Museum Outrage Visitors

Victoria Udrea

Unexpected closed doors at Heraklion Archaeological Museum leave many tourists asking why. Get the inside scoop!

1 year ago

Eurovision 2024: Eastern Europe’s Entries (Videos)

Manuel Santos

At Eurovision 2024, Ukraine, Slovenia, Serbia, Moldova, Greece, Cyprus, Poland, Czechia, and Azerbaijan have good chances in the finals.

1 year ago

Consumer Alert: Fake Luxury Items Sold in Shops in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Crete officials discovered a large enterprise where dishonest businesses sold phony luxury goods. Investigators confiscated 23,897 counterfeit items and penalized six firms €206,500.

1 year ago

Ministers Strive to Make Greece First Banana Pudding Republic

Phil Butler

Greece officials aren’t able to accomplish the most basic tasks like hiring museum staff in order to fully open the country’s grand museums.

1 year ago

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Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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