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Greece’s Lost City of Tenea Gives Up More Secrets

Phil Butler

The Greek Culture Ministry announced this week new discoveries from excavations at the ancient city of Tenea in the Peloponnese. Archaeologists led by Eleni Korka, have uncovered a complex of bathing facilities, of roughly 600 square meters, dating from between the end of the third century BC to the mid-1st century BC. The lost city […]

6 years ago

Will the Greek Paradise Be Paved Over Like Florida Was?

Phil Butler

In Athens, tourism decision-makers are poised to turn Greece tourism into a Florida clone. Key leaders want investment to double visitors.

6 years ago

New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World

Phil Butler

Perched 1200 meters above sea level on an isolated plateau in the shadow of Mt. Psilotirits on Crete, the Palace of Zominthos is an extraordinary place. The complex of three-story buildings here served as a sacred temple for the Minoans some 4000 years ago. New finds there today, reveal more about the mysterious Minoan Civilization. […]

6 years ago

Yikes! Thomas Cook Flops: But I Told You So Weeks Ago!

Phil Butler

Two months ago I wrote a report about Thomas Cook’s impending failure. Experts argued. Too bad, people who did not listen lost a lot.

6 years ago

Royal Caribbean Lines Looks at More Greece Cruises

Phil Butler

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and executives of Royal Caribbean Cruises looking at ways of boosting Greece cruises.

6 years ago

New Incredible Crete Campaign Showcases the Island’s Winter Magic

Phil Butler

A new campaign from the creators of Incredible Crete invites winter travelers to this amazing and diverse island.

6 years ago

Prince Harry Launches Travalyst With Tourism’s Heavy Hitters

Phil Butler

Prince Harry has launched a new project known as Travalyst alongside tourism’s heavy hitters in order to boost sustainable practices.

6 years ago

On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

Phil Butler

The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.

6 years ago

The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise

Phil Butler

Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.

6 years ago

Clean Blue Paros Paves Way to Island Sustainability

Phil Butler

Clean Blue Paros’ program to make the island the first plastic-waste free Mediterranean island may pave the way to true sustainability.

6 years ago

Hotel Marketing: Yes, Social Media Influencers are Still “In”

Phil Butler

This report reveals for hoteliers a much better guide to social media influencers, and into the marketing strategies that work.

6 years ago

The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past

Phil Butler

Homer’s Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved mystery of the Eteocretans.

6 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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