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Jordan to Host Aqaba Blue, Its First International Marine Expo

Argophilia Travel News

Aqaba is launching its first-ever international marine and blue economy expo this September, from 9 to 12.

2 months ago

The Smile That Bypassed Time: Journey Beyond the Edge of the World

Phil Butler

The road east from Heraklion runs along the spine of an island that has been dying and being reborn for four thousand years. The Minoans built their palaces here, their labyrinthine corridors still exhaling something cool and ancient into the afternoon heat. The Venetians came after, then the Ottomans, then history moved on, as it […]

2 months ago

EU Imposes €3 Duty on Small Packages from International Platforms

Argophilia Travel News

New €3 duty per product on online orders up to €150 starting July 1, 2026. What shoppers need to know about the new EU customs rule.

2 months ago

Tampere Crowned European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026

Argophilia Travel News

Tampere, the world’s sauna capital, is officially the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026.

2 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.

2 months ago

Summer Spending Catches Many Germans Off Guard

Argophilia Travel News

A new study finds that 52% of Germans spend more than planned during summer, driven by travel, forgotten essentials, and seasonal price increases.

2 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.

2 months ago

Celestyal Journey Anchors in Agios Nikolaos, Adding 16 Cruising Dates to Lasithi Lineup

Iorgos Pappas

The luxury cruise ship Celestyal Journey brings 1,200 passengers per visit to Agios Nikolaos, locking in 16 upcoming arrivals for the Lasithi port.

2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen and WR Chess Super-Team Land in Hong Kong for 2026 World Championships

Arthur Butler

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Hong Kong entered the elite chess calendar as Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed World No. 1 and five-time World Champion, took the stage at the Rosewood Hong Kong to open the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Championships. Staged at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai from June 17–21, the […]

2 months ago

Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis

Phil Butler

One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]

2 months ago

Marathi: The Tiny Greek Island Where Time Slowed

Phil Butler

There are still places in Greece where arrival feels less like reaching a destination and more like slipping through a crack in time. Marathi, a tiny island scattered among the lesser-known reaches of the Dodecanese, is one of those places. Situated between Patmos, Lipsi, and Arki, this speck of land occupies little more than a […]

2 months ago

Forbes Travel Guide Names the World’s Top Hotel Bars for 2026

Iorgos Pappas

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the global authority on luxury hospitality ratings, has unveiled its 2026 Hotel Star Bars list, recognizing 37 exceptional hotel bars across 18 countries for excellence in cocktails, service, atmosphere, and guest experience. The annual recognition highlights venues that have transformed the traditional hotel bar into a destination in its own right, […]

2 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Skaleta Coastal Works to Resume in November With €62,886 Safety Upgrade

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Rethymno signs a €62.8K supplementary contract for Skaleta’s coastal front works, with construction set to resume on November 2, 2026.

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Chania Cruise Traffic Remains Strong With 215,000 Passengers So Far in 2026

2026-09-03 By Kostas Raptis

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€200,000 Approved for Flood and Erosion Protection in Fire-Hit Villages of Southern Crete

2026-09-03 By Iorgos Pappas

€200,000 in funding has been approved for flood and erosion protection in fire-hit Saktouria and Gianniou in southern Crete.

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Skaletа Seawall Gets €62,886 Safety Upgrade Before Work Resumes

2026-09-03 By Ion Bogdan V.

A €62,886 supplementary contract will strengthen the Skaleta seawall against wave action and improve beach access safety near Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Handles 1.85 Million Passengers in August

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.

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