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Chengdu – Athens Direct Flight Launches June 30

Manuel Santos

On June 30, Sichuan Airlines will kick off the Chengdu – Athens direct flight, thanks to cooperation between Greek and Chinese officials.

1 year ago

AEGEAN Named Best Regional Airline in Europe 2025

Manuel Santos

AEGEAN has been named Best Regional Airline in Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, held during the Paris Air Show on June 17.

1 year ago

IndiGo to Launch Athens-Delhi Direct Flights

Kostas Raptis

IndiGo, India’s top budget airline, will launch direct flights from Delhi to Athens by March 2026.

1 year ago

AEGEAN Launches Santorini-Istanbul Direct Flight

Iorgos Pappas

AEGEAN Airlines launched a direct route from Istanbul to Santorini, aiming to boost tourism and give the island even more global attention.

1 year ago

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 

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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