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ISRAIR to Fly Over 600,000 Israeli Travelers in Greece in 2025

Iorgos Pappas

ISRAIR expects to carry 600,000 Israeli travelers to Greece in 2025, up sharply from 350,000 in 2024.

1 year ago

Aegean Airlines Posts Record Q1 Profits

Iorgos Pappas

The latest financial report from Aegean Airlines shows the company delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2025, which is often the slowest period for travel. The company has ramped up its Crete flights and international routes, following a focused investment plan that aims to reduce the sharp ups and downs in Greece’s travel […]

1 year ago

Norse Atlantic Launches Direct Athens-Los Angeles Flights

Victoria Udrea

Norse Atlantic introduces direct flights between Athens and Los Angeles starting June 2025, expanding long-haul connections at AIA.

1 year ago

Emirates Partners with Malta Tourism Authority 

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Emirates Airlines has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malta Tourism Authority to attract more visitors to Malta. This agreement, concluded at ITB Berlin, is designed to enhance the island’s global profile as a travel hotspot through joint marketing initiatives. The airline plans to draw on its extensive international network to showcase Malta’s […]

1 year ago

WizzAir Adds New Route from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to Heraklion, Crete

Victoria Udrea

Starting June 17, 2025, WizzAir will offer flights from Cluj-Napoca to Heraklion, Greece, for as low as EUR 24.99.

1 year ago

Saudia Adds Athens and Heraklion Direct Flights

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Saudia revealed plans to expand its flight network in 2025 with over 10 new destinations, including Athens and Heraklion.

1 year ago

Flying Out of Chaos: How SKY Express Is Supporting Santorini Locals

Kostas Raptis

Free airfare is offered by SKY Express for kids under 12 and educators travelling from Santorini to Athens (Feb 5–9, 2025) due to recent earthquakes.

1 year ago

Larnaca – Venice Connection Launches May 2025

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Cyprus Airways will launch a Larnaca – Venice connection on May 30, 2025, running seasonally until September 29.

1 year ago

Athens-Los Angeles Connection Announced for 2025 by Norse Atlantic

Victoria Udrea

New Athens-Los Angeles connection launching in 2025 by Norse Atlantic. This direct route strengthens Greece’s ties to the U.S. West Coast.

1 year ago

Kalamata and Crete Get More Summer Flights

Manuel Santos

Jet2 announced early Summer 2026 season flights to Kalamata and Crete, starting April. More options for Easter getaways and sunny escapes.

1 year ago

Volotea Leaves Athens Airport Base But Keeps Flights Running

Manuel Santos

Volotea ends its Athens base operations after six years but keeps flights running. Learn about its plans and the impact on travellers.

1 year ago

Turkish Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to Benghazi

Iorgos Pappas

Turkish Airlines reconnects with Benghazi, offering flights three times weekly starting January 2025.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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