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Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

Argophilia Travel News

Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]

3 months ago

Argophilia Goes Offline from Banner Ads

Argophilia Travel News

Connection terminated. Argophilia’s witty response to banner ads: no flashing GIFs, no clickbait skies—just pure storytelling, handcrafted in Crete.

3 months ago

Engagement Traditions Around the World

Argophilia Travel News

Engagement traditions explained, highlighting ceremony flow, family roles, plus how communities adapt rituals today while honoring roots.

3 months ago

Cretan Olive Oil PGI Recognition Brings Strict Standards

Mihaela Lica Butler

With PGI recognition secured, Cretan olive oil enters a new era of strict controls. Expert Nikos Bounakis says producers must adapt practices.

3 months ago

Bolzano in Italy Plans a Dog Tourism Tax in 2026

Iorgos Pappas

From 2026, Bolzano in Italy will charge a €1.50 daily tourist dog tax and €100 annually for residents to curb overtourism and fund new parks.

3 months ago

5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

3 months ago

Sleeping in the Trees, Dining Under the Stars: Ritz-Carlton’s Masai Mara Debut

Arthur Butler

The Ritz-Carlton introduces its first safari retreat in Kenya’s Masai Mara. With treetop suites, Maasai rituals, private safaris, and conservation initiatives, it blends luxury with wilderness.

3 months ago

Robert Redford Remembered: Five Months in Heraklion and a Lifetime of Cinema

Victoria Udrea

Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford, who has died at 89, once told Greek Reporter he had lived in Heraklion, Crete, for five months in the 1960s.

4 months ago

Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete

Victoria Udrea

Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.

4 months ago

Thonga Beach Lodge and Mabibi Community Turn Heritage into Future

Iorgos Pappas

At South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Thonga Beach Lodge and the Mabibi community unite to protect turtles, preserve heritage, and prove that tourism can fuel both pride and paychecks.

4 months ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

4 months ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group Becomes First in Greece With ORA Standard Certification

Victoria Udrea

Metaxa Hospitality Group celebrates 50 years by becoming the first in Greece to receive ORA Standard certification.

4 months ago

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2026-01-18 By Manuel Santos

Advantage, Youth hosts a free charity tennis tournament for children in Rethymno on March 1 at Baseline Sports Club, with prizes, meals, and training support.

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Americans Want Budget Crete

2026-01-18 By Arthur Butler

Travel Guard ranks Crete #1 for U.S. budget-travel search growth for 2026 (180%), ahead of Kathmandu and Cappadocia.

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Heraklion Airport Runway Partly Shuts Down for a Week

2026-01-18 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion Airport’s main runway will be closed from January 19 (08:00) to January 26 (07:00) for upgrades. Flights use the secondary runway, subject to restrictions.

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100% Hotel Show Crete Brings Solutions Before Summer Chaos

2026-01-18 By Iorgos Pappas

100% Hotel Show Crete 2026 returns to Heraklion Feb 6–8 with suppliers, redesign solutions, tech tools, and networking for hotels and villas.

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Three Days of Cretan Food at the Gastronomy Village in Gouves

2026-01-18 By Victoria Udrea

Gastronomy Village runs February 6–8 at DEKK Gouves in Heraklion, focusing on Cretan cuisine, hotel gastronomy, tastings, and talks.

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