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The World’s Most Indecisive Traveler Just Pulled Off the Ultimate Airport Plot Twist (And Wizz Air Played Along)

Iorgos Pappas

A Wizz Air passenger flew from Budapest to Heraklion, changed his mind repeatedly and somehow returned to Budapest on the same aircraft for free.

1 month ago

EU Finalizes Sweeping Upgrades to Air Passenger Rights

Kostas Raptis

The European Parliament has approved new air passenger rights, including free child seating, clearer baggage pricing, and faster compensation for delayed flights.

3 months ago

Jet2holidays Expands ‘Jet2Weddings’ for Summer 2027

Iorgos Pappas

Jet2holidays is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its highly successful Jet2Weddings programme for Summer 2027. In response to overwhelming customer demand, the tour operator is adding six breathtaking new destinations—Turkey, Portugal, Lanzarote, Italy, Malta, and Santorini—increasing its total wedding venue portfolio to 84 locations across seven countries. Starting 1 July, couples can book […]

3 months ago

London to Yerevan Flights Make Armenia More Accessible to UK Travellers

Argophilia Travel News

Armenia is now more accessible for UK travelers with Wizz Air’s new twice-weekly direct service from London Luton to Yerevan.

3 months ago

Direct Flights Link Alexandroupoli and Heraklion for the Summer Season

Kostas Raptis

Seasonal air link between Alexandroupoli and Heraklion returns. Plus: New plans to connect Thrace, Lesvos, and Crete by 2027.

3 months ago

Hellenic Seaplanes Launched First Cross-Border Network Between Greece and Albania

Iorgos Pappas

Hellenic Seaplanes has completed a major milestone, flying a direct maritime corridor from Ioannina straight to Vlore, Albania.

4 months ago

EU Finalizes Landmark Air Passenger Rights Reform After 12-Year Standby

Kostas Raptis

The EU has finalized a major overhaul of air passenger rights, banning hidden fees for name changes and family seating while preserving classic flight delay compensation.

4 months ago

Ryanair Investigated Over Family Seating Charges

Mihaela Lica Butler

UK regulators have launched an investigation into Ryanair’s practice of charging parents to sit beside their children.

4 months ago

Ryanair Closes Thessaloniki Base and Suspends Winter Flights to Heraklion and Chania

Kostas Raptis

Ryanair announces a massive reduction in Greek winter flights for 2026, closing bases in Thessaloniki and Crete due to high airport fees.

5 months ago

Freebird Adds Five New German Departure Points for Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Freebird Airlines announces five new routes from German regional airports to Heraklion, Crete, marking its 25th year of operation.

5 months ago

Fuel Costs Impact Aegean’s Routes and Fleet Expansion

Kostas Raptis

Aegean faces a €110M surge in fuel costs, prompting fare adjustments even as it prepares for new routes to India and North Africa.

5 months ago

Ryanair Announces New 60-Minute Bag Drop Rule

Kostas Raptis

Ryanair is increasing the bag drop and airport check-in deadline to 60 minutes before departure starting November 2026.

5 months ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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