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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

Too Good to Spoil: Taverna Vira Potzi and Ierapetra

Phil Butler

A recent visit to Ierapetra and a taverna called Vira Potzi on Crete’s South coast reanimates our love for Crete.

1 year ago

Crete Tourism for 2024 and Beyond – A Cautionary Analysis

Phil Butler

Crete’s key decisionmakers insist on staying a course of over tourism will eventually ruin the value of the island for hundreds of thousands.

1 year ago

Help Save a “Living Legend” of Crete

Phil Butler

Europe’s oldest hunting breed is in danger of extinction. A donation of time, caring, or funds can prevent this tragedy.

1 year ago

Mărțișor: Origins, Traditions, and Symbolism in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

On March 1, Romania celebrates Mărțișor, the most famous symbol of spring. The oldest surviving Mărțișor in Romania dates from 1879.

1 year ago

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

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Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

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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

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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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