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A visible hole and cracks on the Agios Giannis Khostos bridge in Heraklion worry drivers, though officials insist there is no structural risk. Repairs are scheduled under a €10 million works program.

In Crete, goats feeding on carobs produce milk with a sweeter taste, giving local cheese its unique flavor.

In the tiny harbor of Mochlos, Crete’s last fishermen mend nets and head out to sea while tourists watch. A quiet tradition fades.

Members of Heraklion’s 1st Municipal Community toured Agia Triada, meeting residents and inspecting €7.5M redevelopment works aimed at transforming the historic neighborhood.

Victoria is Argophilia’s sharp-eyed writer who loves sour cherries, prefers thrillers to fairy tales, and keeps the team balanced with wit, focus, and precision.

Iorgos, Argophilia’s disciplined writer with a passion for cooking fish and even edible flowers. From crocheted plushies to “a touch of MIG,” he’s proof that work and play blend in Crete’s home office.

Satellite data shows the Aposelemis reservoir at just 23% of its normal size raising concerns for Crete’s water supply.

Lizards are harmless, but Heraklion homes don’t need surprise reptiles. Manuel’s tongue-in-cheek guide keeps them out without panic.

Satellite images from 2022–2025 reveal a dramatic decline in Crete’s Aposelemis reservoir, raising concerns for water supply, farming, and ecosystems.

Greek Deputy Minister Sevi Voloudaki outlines efforts to ease Crete’s migration burden in 2025 with daily transfers and shifting strategy.

Citizens, officials, and local groups in Heraklion demand that Papoura Hill be declared a monument and that radar plans be moved elsewhere.

Karavolas Raki Festival on October 5 celebrates Cretan tradition with music, dance, and food, dedicated to Iliaktida for children with cancer.

New Argophilia series—creepy Cretan stories every Wednesday until Halloween. Near Damasta, 15 km west of Heraklion, the Voulismeno Aloni doline hides a chilling legend: every July 20, creaks and a girl’s voice are said to rise from its depths. Head west from Heraklion, past the Tylissos junction, and after a few more kilometers toward Damasta, […]

Greece’s tourism industry enters 2026 with talk of new flights, luxury hotels, and strategic alliances.

A 70-year-old French man was found unconscious at Kato Zakros Beach. Despite being transferred to the local hospital, he was pronounced dead.

The European Commission recognized the Stalis Dive Park as a ‘Success Story,’ for sustainable diving tourism and protection of marine ecosystems.