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Yannis Charoulis’ First Big Summer Concert Coming in June in Nice

Kostas Raptis

Crete’s most popular traditional singer, songwriter, and musician, Yannis Charoulis will perform for one night only June 3 at the Katrakeio Theater in Nice.

2 years ago

Ryan Reynolds Is the New CIO of Yas Island Abu Dhabi

Kostas Raptis

Yas Island Abu Dhabi has unveiled Hollywood’s most charismatic superstar Ryan Reynolds as its newest Chief Island Officer (CIO).

2 years ago

Silver Ambitions: Charting the Dynamic Lifestyles and Aspirations of Modern Retirees

Hamdi Baskia

The modern retirees are redefining what it means to enter their silver years.

2 years ago

Target Hospitality Appoints John C. Dorman to Board of Directors

Argophilia Travel News

Target Hospitality Corp. (Nasdaq: TH) appointed John C. Dorman to its board of directors, effective February 16, 2024. 

2 years ago

Kristen Dalton Named President of Tripadvisor Core Business

Kostas Raptis

Kristen Dalton will become President of Tripadvisor Core on January 1, 2024. She previously was Tripadvisor Core’s Chief Operating Officer and helped shape the organization’s strategy.

2 years ago

A Farewell To Another of the Small Gods of Crete, Nikos Zacharioudakis

Phil Butler

The untimely death of Nikos Zacharioudakis saddens the arts and other communities of the island. Nikos lost his battle with coronavirus.

5 years ago

A Word or Two About Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Other Bean Counters

Phil Butler

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary still thinks sustainable tourism is business as usual.

5 years ago

Expert Viewpoints: Hospitality 2021 and Beyond

Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel News connects with RevitUp’s Business Development Manager Nikos Giokas to get his take on the event, and on the new normal the industry is adapting to.

5 years ago

Actress, Singer, Songwriter Rita Ora Vacations On Corfu

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rita Ora spent part of her summer 2020 vacation on Corfu. TMZ and other celebrity media posted images of the singer/actress living it up in Greece.

6 years ago

Hellenic Cheerleading Federation Gets Public Schools Access

Argophilia Travel News

Cheerleading has now been officially sanctioned as a sport/dance activity in Greek public schools.

6 years ago

An Appeal for Help: Professor Helena Tomas’ Life & Work Must Continue

Phil Butler

Dr. Helena Tomas, one of the world’s foremost archaeologists, needs our help with therapy following a catastrophic illness.

6 years ago

The Playboy King of Instagram Visits Greece – Woo Hoo!

Argophilia Travel News

The “King of Instagram”, Dan Bilzerian is in Greece on a luxury boat crawling with his entourage of beautiful girls. Big deal!

6 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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.

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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.

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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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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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