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Ferry Price-Fixing Scandal in Greece: Competition Commission Investigates Oligopoly

Iorgos Pappas

Greece promised ferry freedom back in 2002, but the fantasy didn’t last long. The Competition Commission has caught two companies playing gatekeeper over 60% of the country’s mid- and long-distance ferry routes. Tourists and islanders? Stuck with whatever fares and timetables are handed down by the duopoly. If you’re trying to reach one of the […]

4 months ago

Samaria Gorge Reopening Welcomed 1,251 Visitors on May 6

Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge reopening drew 1,251 visitors on May 6, 2025. OFYPEKA enforces strict rules for safety and nature protection, while local leaders voice concerns over park management.

4 months ago

Water Alliances: Minister Papastavrou Rallies Citizens in Fight Against Drought

Iorgos Pappas

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou urges citizens and organizations to unite against Greece’s ongoing drought.

4 months ago

Fire Season in Crete: How Local Leaders Prepare for Heat and Wildfires in 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

On May 5, 2025, top officials from Heraklion met at a high-level meeting to coordinate preparations for the fire season in Crete.

4 months ago

How Knossos Got a $3.5 Million Fire Protection and Lightning Defense System

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

4 months ago

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra

Victoria Udrea

Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with mounting recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face gridlock due to government delays.

5 months ago

Anemos Consortium Will Landscape a Circular Garden Inside the Athens International Airport

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Anemos Consortium will oversee a 1.28 billion euro expansion at Athens International Airport by 2032, including a circular garden, upgraded passenger areas, and modernized commercial zones.

5 months ago

The State of the Olive Oil Market Before Its Official Opening on April 22

Victoria Udrea

The Greek olive oil market faces falling prices, sluggish sales, and divided producers. 60–70% of production is still in storage.

5 months ago

In the Light of Hope: An Easter Message from Argophilia

Argophilia Travel News

Happy Easter! Let the wounds heal crude and uneven if they must. Let the raw shimmering of spring remind you—you are still, always, light.

5 months ago

Are Crete Visitor Reviews as Glowing as Brochure Promises?

Victoria Udrea

Discover the truth behind Crete visitor reviews and what tourists say about roads, prices, and service.

5 months ago

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?

5 months 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.

5 months ago

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Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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