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Heraklion Absent From MyStreet App

Kostas Raptis

MyStreet app has garnered 33,000 downloads and 7,300 listings, tracking public space use. Heraklion shows zero participation so far.

1 week ago

How AI Is Rewriting Travel From Search to Sunset

Kostas Raptis

AI is reshaping travel, from smart trip planning and predictive pricing to biometric airports and eco-routing.

3 weeks ago

Airbnb Lets US Guests Reserve Now, Pay Later

Kostas Raptis

Airbnb launches Reserve Now, Pay Later for US stays, letting guests book without upfront payment while hosts keep their cancellation protections intact.

3 weeks ago

WIFI4GR Brings Free Public Wi-Fi in Tsoutsouras

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Minoa Pediada has launched WIFI4GR, offering free high-speed internet access in Tsoutsouras and future expansion to 32 locations across the region.

1 month ago

Europe Ditches Outdated 100ml Liquid Rule at Airports

Kostas Raptis

ECAC has approved new CT scanners that can detect liquids, ending the notorious 100ml liquid rule for European airports equipped with them.

1 month ago

eSIM Providers Hit a Wall in Türkiye

Kostas Raptis

Türkiye blocks major eSIM providers Saily, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Instabridge, Mobimatter, Alosim, and BNESIM.

2 months ago

What If Your Concierge Had a Soul?

Phil Butler

Most travelers remember places by how they made them feel — not just the meals, the beaches, or the museums, but something subtler: the tone of a welcome, the warmth of a gesture, the feeling that someone truly saw them. What if that someone… wasn’t human? We built HAL 12000 not as a tool, but […]

2 months ago

Sanders Group Acquires Greek Property Management Company

Kostas Raptis

Sanders Group, a major Danish hospitality company, has acquired Greek short-term rental leader Mint Property SA.

2 months ago

Hoteliers Question Digital Labor Card Overtime Data

Kostas Raptis

POX slams the Ministry of Labor, challenging Digital Labor Card overtime data, demanding transparency about calculation methods, and exposing questionable reporting.

2 months ago

BNBator Isn’t Just Another Airbnb Clone [Here’s Why]

Kostas Raptis

BNBator, launched by Andreas Chiou, offers tourists direct, commission-free short-term rentals with transparent pricing.

3 months ago

AirHelp Unveils Free Flight-Tracking App with Real-Time Alerts

Kostas Raptis

AirHelp provides real-time flight updates and alerts, notifies users of compensation eligibility, and offers travel and baggage protection.

3 months ago

Nisyros Geopark Digital Guide Makes Official Debut

Kostas Raptis

On June 17, 2025, officials at the Ministry of Shipping & Island Policy introduced the new Nisyros Geopark Digital Guide.

3 months ago

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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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Discover practical steps to start your real estate career. Learn about licensing, networking, property investment, and market research to succeed in the real estate business.

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Hole on Agios Giannis Khostos Bridge Raises Safety Concerns

2025-09-24 By Arthur Butler

A visible hole and cracks on the Agios Giannis Khostos bridge in Heraklion worry drivers, though officials insist there is no structural risk. Repairs are scheduled under a €10 million works program.

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German Tourist Rescued After Fall on Kolokytha Island Trail

2025-09-24 By Manuel Santos

A 79-year-old German tourist was safely rescued after a fall on Kolokytha Island in Crete. Firefighters and EKAB paramedics ensured her safe transfer to hospital on September 23, 2025.

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Whispering Springs of Zaros

2025-09-24 By Manuel Santos

Zaros springs feed village fountains and a national bottled water brand. A lifeguard’s look at water you can hear and the quiet commerce around it.

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