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World Archaeologists and Scholars Say Acropolis at Risk

2021-05-01 by Phil Butler

Athen’s Acropolis is in danger of being degraded by highly controversial construction approved by Greece’s Ministry of Culture.

Greece Plans to Transform the Fabulous Tatoi Estate

2021-02-03 by Phil Butler

The Ministry of Culture of Greece has announced plans to finally convert the massive 10,000-acre Tatoi Estate into an international tourist destination.

Athens Creates Pedestrian Zones for the 2020 Tourism Season

2020-05-25 by Argophilia Travel News

There will be a three-month ban on traffic in Athens’ center. Greece’s capital gets a pedestrian zone for summer 2020.

U.K. Kids Name Acropolis to Top 5 “Immersive Experiences” List

2019-12-03 by Argophilia Travel News

Athens’ Acropolis was voted a Top 5 most “Immersive Experiences” in the world at the Family Traveler Excellence Awards 2019 recently.

Acropolis Museum Celebrates Its 9th Anniversary Today

2018-06-20 by Argophilia Travel News

The Acropolis Museum celebrates its 9th anniversary today, June 20. Museum officials have decided to keep the museum exhibits open until midnight, with admission free after 8 pm.

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

2026-09-04 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.