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Santorini Alert: Can We Trust the Science or the Officials? 

2025-02-08 by Phil Butler

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What if the Santorini situation becomes one of those rearview mirror events the geniuses in charge are flawless in analyzing after things go violently wrong? Take the earthquake swarms offshore of the volcanic island. The tremors have prompted a state of emergency, but many volcanologists and geologists are urging calm. Calm. Let’s look at a […]

Emergency Shelters for Cyclades Evacuees Open in Athens

2025-02-08 by Iorgos Pappas

emergency shelters for Cyclades residents after increased earthquakes

The Athens Municipality steps in to provide emergency shelters for Cyclades residents after increased earthquakes.

Heraklion on Alert: Emergency Centers Open Amid Severe Weather

2025-02-08 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion on alert

Heraklion on alert: the municipality responds to ongoing bad weather with open emergency centers for vulnerable groups. Details included.

NERITES Uses Robots to Safeguard Underwater Cultural Heritage

2025-02-08 by Kostas Raptis

NERITES New Robotic and Intelligent Technologies for Underwater Cultural Heritage Sites

The €3.9M NERITES project (2024-2026) pioneers robotic and sensory technologies to preserve underwater cultural heritage.

Fava Recipe: Greece’s Answer to “What Can I Do With These Yellow Split Peas?”

2025-02-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

fava recipe

Fava recipe: Greece’s iconic dish made from yellow split peas, is simple yet packed with flavor.

Postponed and Party-Ready: Rethymno Carnival 2025 Gears Up

2025-02-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Rethymno Carnival 2025 Gears Up

Rethymno Carnival 2025 begins on February 12th after a weather delay, inviting everyone to its dazzling theme “Step Into the Light.”

Heraklion-Agios Nikolaos National Road Gets a Facelift

2025-02-07 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion-Agios Nikolaos National Road Gets a Facelift

The Regional Governor of Crete, Stavros Arnaoutakis, greenlights a €975,598 contract to upgrade the Heraklion-Agios Nikolaos National Road.

Cyclades Antiquities Protection Under Scrutiny Amid Santorini Seismic Activity

2025-02-07 by Phil Butler

Cyclades antiquities protection due to Santorini seismic activity.

Lina Mendoni chaired a meeting addressing Cyclades antiquities protection due to Santorini seismic activity.

Farmers’ Income Heads for a Nosedive as Olive Oil Prices Drop

2025-02-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

olive oil prices AI illustraition

Olive oil prices plunge to €4.5, straining farmer incomes in Greece. High costs and potential Trump tariffs add to the crisis.

Greece-Saudi Arabia Tourism Cooperation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Why Visas Are the Real Villains

2025-02-07 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece-Saudi Arabia Tourism Cooperation

Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Arab diplomats to discuss Greece-Saudi Arabia Tourism Cooperation, investment potential, and closer ties.

Viking Star Changes Course from Tremor-Prone Santorini to Crete

2025-02-07 by Manuel Santos

Viking Star Changes Course from Santorini to Chania

Santorini’s earthquakes prompt cruise ship Viking Star to reroute to Crete. What this means for visitors, tourism, and future travel plans.

Starry Nights in Heraklion: Telescope Viewing of Planetary Parade CANCELLED

2025-02-07 by Iorgos Pappas

starry nights planetary parade Heraklion AI illustration

Mark your calendar for February 8-9 for starry nights in Heraklion: telescopic views of a rare planetary parade.

Crete Goes Horta Foraging to Celebrate Its Wild Edible Greens

2025-02-07 by Victoria Udrea

Crete horta foraging

A Rich Heritage Rooted in Wild Greens Crete treasures its deep connection with wild edible greens, or horta, boasting one of the broadest biodiversities worldwide. With over 120 species thriving across its dynamic landscapes—from rugged mountains to breezy coastlines—these greens form the soul of Cretan cuisine. This tradition stands out because horta isn’t tucked away […]

Santorini Declares State of Emergency Amid Seismic Activity

2025-02-06 by Iorgos Pappas

State of Emergency Santorini AI illustration

Until March 1, 2025, the municipality of Thira in Santorini is under a state of emergency due to ongoing earthquakes.

Forme Musicali: Rising Greek Pianist Takes the Stage

2025-02-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Forme Musicali concert

Forme Musicali is a concert featuring Greek pianist Konstantinos Katsoulis with works by Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, and Kapustin.

Spathareion Museum: 465 Reasons to Visit Greece’s Shadow Theatre 

2025-02-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Spathareion Museum of the Shadow Theatre

Spathareion Museum, featuring 465 shadow theatre artefacts donated by Eugenios Spatharis, is now officially protected as a monument.

Greece Now Has a National Action Plan for Cycling

2025-02-06 by Manuel Santos

Greece Now Has a National Action Plan for Cycling

A big meeting about Greece’s National Action Plan for Cycling kicked off with bold promises.

Heraklion Weather Alert: Heated Shelters Open Across the City

2025-02-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s municipal services provide heated shelters and emergency support on 6th February to combat ongoing harsh weather.

TRANSCEND Project Tackles Water Scarcity and Climate Change Challenges

2025-02-06 by Iorgos Pappas

TRANSCEND project experts

TRANSCEND Project’s second workshop brought experts to Tympaki to discuss solutions for water scarcity and climate change.

Santorini Seismic Activity: Workers Leave, Tourists Stay

2025-02-06 by Manuel Santos

Santorini tourist crisis Seismic Activity AI illustration

Santorini faces challenges as workers depart amid seismic activity, yet tourists remain: current situation and what’s at stake this April.

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