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Tourism Profits and Surfing the Humongous COVID Second Wave

Phil Butler

Greek authorities have reported 453 new coronavirus cases, which is the highest single-day rise since the end of lockdown. Meanwhile, corporate interests sail full speed a course into the unknown.

5 years ago

TUI and Others Seem Determined to Cram Tourists Down the Throats of Greeks

Phil Butler

TUI announces Greece is the company’s top destination now. Meanwhile, Greece plans to boost tourists in midst of COVID resurgence.

5 years ago

The Greece Tourism Crisis: First Good, Then Bad, Now Worse

Phil Butler

Greece’s drive to promote tourism using the status quo, it is not going to work. Everything put forward from the tourism ministry and the rest of the current administration is about going back and appearing to go forward.

5 years ago

Now You Can Listen to the Oldest Song in the World [Video]

Phil Butler

We were amazed to discover this story on Protothema of the oldest song in the world, and how it’s a song we can actually listen to.

5 years ago

Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?

Phil Butler

Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?

5 years ago

Crete Doctor Bids: “Come Tour the Hospital If You Do Not Believe!”

Phil Butler

The director of pediatrics at Crete’s PAGNI Hospital bids protestors to tour the hospital if they do not believe the dangers of COVID-19.

5 years ago

This Week’s Hashtag #creteisland Shares on Instagram

Phil Butler

A collection of business Instagram shares from fabulous Crete Island, Greece.

5 years ago

EU Commissioners Propose Disney-Dopey Style COVID Labels

Phil Butler

EU officials now want to do a “Disney” on the COVID-19 pandemic after member states show fragmented policies to defeat the virus.

5 years ago

Tourism Minister Tells CNN He’s Proud Greece Reopened to Tourists

Phil Butler

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he’s proud of tourism season redux. Citizens not so proud with COVID-19 cases rising.

5 years ago

Was the TUI Deal a Bad Pandemic Bargain for the Greeks?

Phil Butler

Many people are now convinced that Greece should have stayed shut to outside tourists until the coronvirus pandemic passed.

5 years ago

Alexandra Manousakis Launches New Art & Wine Labeling Campaign

Phil Butler

Manousakis Wineries will launch a stunning artistic labeling campaign for the Nostos Alexandra’s wines in the coming weeks.

5 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 23, 2020

Phil Butler

August is coming to a close as is a totally failed tourism season on Crete, but the locals show no sign of giving up on paradise.

5 years ago

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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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