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Greece: Divers pull out 2 tons of ghost nets from highly biodiverse area

2019-05-21 by Argophilia Travel News

For the second year in succession, the Healthy Seas initiative returned to Stratoni, a small fishing town in Northern Greece.

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Ain’t What It Used to Be

2026-02-01 By Phil Butler

Crete has long sold itself as a place of legendary hospitality, deep history, and human warmth—a final refuge for those seeking dignity over spectacle. But daily life reveals something far less romantic. This essay is not about a single confrontation, a dog, or a bad morning. It is about what happens when a culture quietly […]

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Hersonissos Approves €2M+ Water and Sewer Projects

2026-01-28 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos approved over €2 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects for 2026, fornetwork upgrades and drought resilience.

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Crete Targets Irish Travelers With Year-Round Tourism Push in Dublin

2026-01-28 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete promoted year-round tourism at The Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin, targeting growing Irish demand for off-season travel.

Guesthouse for People with Disabilities Opens

A New Space of Care Opens in South Crete

2026-01-28 By Kostas Raptis

A new accommodation facility for people with disabilities opens in Faneromeni, South Crete, on February 1, 2026.

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Crete in Global Spotlight: Why Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 Got It Right

2026-01-28 By Phil Butler

When Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations 2026, one result stood out quietly but unmistakably: Crete ranked 9th in the world. Not 9th in Europe. Not 9th among islands. 9th globally. And that matters. The Best of the Best list represents roughly the top 1% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on […]

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