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Greece’s Yaroufakis Warns of Catastrophe Without Decisive EU Moves

2020-04-24 by Phil Butler

Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis, Greece’s former finance minister says his country will be the hardest hit by the economic turmoil.

Tags: Brexit, coronabonds, coronavirus Greece, COVID-19, EU bonds, EU response, Greece austerity, Greek economy, Grexit, IMF, Italy, Italy economy, Matteo Salvini, Spain, Spain economy, Yanis Varoufakis

Will the Coronavirus Pandemic End the EU Experiment?

2020-04-21 by Phil Butler

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The European Union urgently needs financial injections to deal with this crisis, but there’s an even greater need for solidarity.

Tags: Brexit, Brussels, Coronavirus 2019, COVID-19, EU, EU economy, EU survival, European commission, GDP, germany, great recession, Greece economy, Harvard Business Review, IMF, Italy economy, Paolo Gentiloni

Brits Choose Greece as Preferred Destination for 2020 Despite Brexit

2020-02-12 by Argophilia Travel News

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Greece is a steady preference for Brits even despite Brexit, coming in third after Cyprus and Malta with over 20%.

Tags: Aegean travel, Aegean vacations, Brexit, British travelers, Cyprus, GNTO, Greece tourism, Greece tours, Greece trips, Greece vacations, Islands, Malta, Mastercard, Morgan Stanley, UK travelers

EU Extends No-deal Brexit Air Travel to October 2020

2019-09-06 by Argophilia Travel News

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UK airlines will continue flights to the EU through to 24 October of 2020 in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Tags: Brexit, EU, EU Commission, no-deal, UK airlines, UK travelers

For Brits Visiting Greece: Time to “Get Ready for Brexit”

2019-09-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Get Ready for Brexit

The U.K. and Greek governments have issued instructions online for Great Britain citizens to get ready for Brexit.

Tags: Brexit, Get Ready, Get Ready for Brexit, Greece travel, Greece visa, UK citizens, UK passport, UK travelers, UK visas

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Why Cretan Mountain Tea Feels Like Home

2025-11-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.

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Record Visitors at Kourtaliotis Gorge Despite €5 Entrance Fee

2025-11-11 By Iorgos Pappas

Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee.

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Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead

2025-11-11 By Manuel Santos

A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive centers are planting them on purpose.

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Shark Makes a Cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania

2025-11-11 By Manuel Santos

A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.

What Cretans Do When It Rains

What Cretans Do When It Rains

2025-11-11 By Victoria Udrea

When rain hits Crete, streets turn to rivers, laundry grows mold, and locals pour another raki. Here’s what really happens when the island gets wet.

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