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Yacht Tourism Execs Quiz PM Tsipras: “Has the Sun Set on Our Industry?”

2018-10-13 by Phil Butler

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Greece’s yacht tourism sector has asked Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to annul a recent ministerial decision which does away with tax-deductible on the boat purchases. The yacht tourism experts warn the bad decisions by ministers will wreck the future of sea tourism in Greece. This story elevates the question of whether or not the country’s leaders want to rejuvenate […]

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Water, Food, and Climate Take Center Stage at Free World Environment Day Event in Crete

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

The Orthodox Academy of Crete will host a free scientific conference on June 5, exploring water management, food production, climate adaptation, and the future of Cretan agriculture.

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Heraklion Hotel Workers Get a Pay Boost While Their Pension Fund Waits in Limbo

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Hotel workers covered by Heraklion’s local collective labor agreement will receive a temporary 2% wage supplement starting June 1, 2026.

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Two Refreshment Kiosks at Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Open Tomorrow

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Two long-awaited refreshment kiosks at Heraklion’s Venetian Walls are set to open this summer, after receiving the necessary approvals.

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Rethymno Marks World Bicycle Day with Free E-Bike Tour of Historic Hinterland

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno marks World Bicycle Day with a free 22km e-bike tour through Mili Gorge, exploring the UN holiday’s history and local heritage.

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Traditional Cretan Kantada Reborn in the Streets of Patsides This June

2026-06-02 By Argophilia Travel News

The Street Music of the Patsides Kantada Patsides will transform into a living stage for Cretan folklore on the evening of Wednesday, June 17. The local Cultural Association is reviving the Cretan Kantada—the historic practice of wandering musicians and singers serenading the village households. Moving away from static stage setups, the event aims to bring […]

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