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Drive to Save University of Sheffield Archaeology Goes Viral

Phil Butler

News the University of Sheffield may close down its archaeology school has shocked archaeologists and students worldwide.

4 years ago

Greece In Prayer Mode Over 2021 Tourism Dice Roll

Phil Butler

The reality of Greece’s 2021 tourism restart begins to sink in. Chances are, this season will end up no better than 2020.

4 years ago

Return to Margarites and Keramion On a Quest for Simple Perfection

Phil Butler

Our search for Minoan ceramic perfection takes us back to Margarites Village and the amazing workshop Keramion.

4 years ago

On the Ropes – TUI Must Have a Win in 2021 or Else

Phil Butler

TUI stocks are really in the toilet now on news that fears about COVID-19 variants have dampened traveler enthusiasm.

4 years ago

The Keftiu Legend: When Peace Swayed All Creatures

Phil Butler

Knowledge of the Keftiu, the place, and the people said to have been the “nail that held up the world,” may reveal the path humanity missed.

4 years ago

Greece Summer 2021: Let the Big Gamble Sink In

Phil Butler

Greece’s Tourism Minister says Greece will be on the UK’s “Green List” soon, but will it be too late for that Greece summer to remember?

4 years ago

Greece’s Tourism Gamble Could Be the Biggest Bust in History

Phil Butler

Is Greece’s tourism restart about to be the biggest flop in history, or will last-minute bookings rescue the COVID stricken economy?

4 years ago

More Crete Adventures In the Middle of the Marvelous Nowhere

Phil Butler

Another epic, if unexpected Crete marvelous nowhere adventure to find the Monumental Olive Tree of Paliama outside the tiny village of Moroni.

4 years ago

Here’s Why You Must Visit Knossos When You Vacation on Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ruins are ruins: old bricks, aged stonework, dry moss, and cracks. But, at Knossos the right mindset evokes the sublime.

4 years ago

Happy Easter From Argophilia & Five of Crete’s Best

Phil Butler

Happy Easter from the team at Argophilia and the famously friendly people of the island of Crete!

4 years ago

7 Instagram Shares To Make You Fly to Crete in 2021

Phil Butler

Seven reasons you simply must fly to Crete in 2021. Stunning beaches, amazing valleys, Garden of Eden gorges, and unequalled variety await.

4 years ago

A Farewell To Another of the Small Gods of Crete, Nikos Zacharioudakis

Phil Butler

The untimely death of Nikos Zacharioudakis saddens the arts and other communities of the island. Nikos lost his battle with coronavirus.

4 years ago

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Bookings for Greece Slowing Due to Middle East Tensions

2026-03-17 By Manuel Santos

Travel demand for Greece has entered a wait-and-see phase as tensions in the Middle East affect bookings and key tourism markets.

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Major Hersonissos Project Faces Delays After Archaeological Discoveries

2026-03-17 By Victoria Udrea

Redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone is delayed by archaeology, bureaucracy and lack of coordination.

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Allergy Season Starts Early

2026-03-16 By Victoria Udrea

Spring allergy season is starting early in Greece. Doctors advise preparing before symptoms begin, as pollen levels rise with warmer weather.

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New Green Space Under Construction in Mastabas

2026-03-16 By Arthur Butler

Works continue on a new green space in Mastabas, Heraklion. Officials say no parking spaces will be lost, a statement drivers will read twice.

Heraklion Weekly Update

Heraklion Projects Update

2026-03-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion announces progress on VOAK works, parking plans, road repairs, and waste policy, as the city continues its slow battle with traffic, infrastructure, and reality.

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