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What Time Does the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) Reach Crete on Great Saturday?

Victoria Udrea

Find out when the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will reach Crete this Holy Saturday. Who is bringing it, how, and why?

1 year ago

What Does the 1.28 Billion Euro Expansion Plan Mean for Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Athens International Airport CEO Yannis Paraschis announces a 1.28 billion euro investment plan through 2032.

1 year ago

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

1 year ago

New International Airport of Heraklion Spawns a Parade of Developments in Crete

Kostas Raptis

2025 brings a flood of developments towards completing the New International Airport of Heraklion in Kastelli.

1 year ago

Winemakers of Crete Shine at ProWein

Manuel Santos

The Winemakers of Crete, with robust support from the Region of Crete, took part in ProWein 2025, Düsseldorf’s premier international wine fair.

1 year ago

€20.7M Project to Revitalize Venetian Neoria in Chania Moves Forward

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Venetian Neoria will undergo a long-anticipated €20.7M restoration and transformation into a cultural and social hub.

1 year ago

Thousands Protest in Greece’s 24-Hour General Strike

Iorgos Pappas

Workers across Greece are joining a 24-hour General Strike on April 9, demanding better wages, affordable living, and public services.

1 year ago

New Rules Transform the Greek Tourism Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece updates its accommodation regulations after nearly 50 years, enhancing the Greek tourism experience.

1 year ago

World Stray Animal Day Celebration in Heraklion

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion marked World Stray Animal Day on April 4th with a lively event featuring students, volunteers, and adoption celebrations.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Sees 36% Fall in International Flights – March 2025 Stats

Kostas Raptis

In March 2025, Heraklion Airport saw a 36% decrease in international passenger traffic despite a modest uptick in domestic flights.

1 year ago

Crete Builds Its First Marine Leisure Dive Park

Mihaela Lica Butler

On April 2, 2025, Crete debuted its first Marine Leisure Dive Park, kicking off with the sinking of R/K NESTOR.

1 year ago

Heraklion Hotel Staff to Strike on April 9

Manuel Santos

In Heraklion, hotel workers protest poor pay and harsh conditions. Social unrest escalates as a strike looms on April 9, 2025.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.

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Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Become a Stage for 35 Cultural Events This Summer

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s ancient Venetian Walls are preparing to set the stage for one of the island’s most distinctive late-summer events. The 3rd Festival of the Walls runs from August 31 through September 10, featuring over 35 individual events encompassing music, film, theater, dance, and outdoor visual arts across the city’s historical ramparts. This year’s edition marks […]

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Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush peaks.

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Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.

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UFOs Over Crete and Athens? Meteorologist Clears Up Night Sky Panic

2026-08-12 By Kostas Raptis

Hundreds of Cretans and Athenians reported UFOs on August 11, 2026. Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas confirms it wasn’t little green men.

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