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Why the U.S. Is Struggling to Protect Its Most Essential Resource

Argophilia Travel News

America’s essential resource, water, now faces major challenges that impact tourists and locals.

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

Traditional Greek Briam: A Vegetable Casserole That Laughs in the Face of Blandness

Mihaela Lica Butler

The traditional briam recipe—a dish that expects you to commit, even as it gives you every reason not to.

1 year ago

US Summer Travel to Europe Soars 10%

Argophilia Travel News

US travel to Europe will grow by 10% in summer 2025, according to Allianz Partners USA. New data highlights the top destinations for American travelers.

1 year ago

World’s Largest Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner Fleet Unveiled at Galaxy Macau

Kostas Raptis

In May 2025, Galaxy Macau launched the world’s largest Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner fleet with nine custom limousines.

1 year ago

How Couples Can Safely Explore Remote Destinations

Manuel Santos

A guide to what couples should know about exploring remote destinations, including tips for tourists on managing safety, expectations, and surprises.

1 year ago

Sojern Reveals What’s Driving Global Summer Travel in 2025

Victoria Udrea

Global Summer Travel 2025 sees shifting trends amid political and economic uncertainty. Sojern’s new report breaks down who’s traveling, where, and why.

1 year ago

Cretan Nutrition Takes Center Stage

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan nutrition steps into the spotlight as Rethymno prepares for the “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026” program.

1 year ago

Setting Up Your Own Hotel: Main Considerations

Argophilia Travel News

Setting up your own hotel requires not just money or stone but also a vision that lingers long after the last traveler has left.

1 year ago

Four Hacks to Make Your Restaurant a Success

Victoria Udrea

Forget the myth of best food equals full tables and discover four hacks to make your restaurant a success instead.

1 year ago

What Are the Best Ways for Outdoor Enthusiasts to Stay Trail Tough?

Victoria Udrea

For outdoor enthusiasts visiting new places, “trail tough” means more than finishing a hike; it’s about muscles, stubbornness, and common sense.

1 year ago

Shanghai Summer Season Launched at Xujiahui Centre

Iorgos Pappas

Every year, cities around the world try to outdo themselves with flashier lights, louder music, and more things for the average traveler to buy, touch, or taste. However, Shanghai doesn’t just play along—it writes its rules and then tosses them sky-high. The kickoff of “Shanghai Summer” 2025 could have been just another calendar event; instead, […]

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€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

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

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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

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

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Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

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We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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.

strong tourism season

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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