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TRANSCEND European Project Mini-Summit Held at Zaros

2023-10-03 by Argophilia Travel News

TRANSCEND European Project

The 1st Workshop of the TRANSCEND European Project was held in Zaros to address climate change and water scarcity.

Tags: climate change, crete, Crete environmental, Crete projects, Crete water scarcity, Environment, Giorgos Alexakis, HORIZON EUROPE, TRANSCEND European Project, water scarcity

Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

2022-07-23 by Phil Butler

Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge. 

Tags: alternative tourism, Anogia, Crete Governor, Crete infrastructure, Crete nature, Crete projects, Crete Region, Crete resorts, Crete tourism, Mount Psiloritis, Mt. Ida, Nikos Skoulas, skiing, Socrates Kefalogiannis, Stavros Arnautakis, summer sports, Winter sports

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis Headed to Crete After Davos

2020-01-21 by Phil Butler

Kastelli International Airport

Before leaving for Davos, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a coming trip to Crete for the start of the Kastelli Airport project.

Tags: Crete airports, Crete flights, Crete projects, Davos, Greece airports, Kasteli International Airport, Kastelli, Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Elounda Hills Project a Step Closer With Marina Approval

2019-09-05 by Phil Butler

Elounda Hills

The construction of the super-luxurious €600-million-euro Elounda Hills project in eastern Crete is now closer at hand.

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Crete investments, Crete marinas, Crete projects, Elounda, Elounda Bay, Elounda Hills, Elounda Hills Marina, Mirabello Bay, Russian investors, Vitaly Borisov

Sitia Bay Resort Project Moves Forward in Crete’s Far East

2019-05-30 by Phil Butler

Sitia Bay Resort

The massive Sitia Bay Resort development in the far-east of Crete appears to be moving forward at a faster clip after Iktinos takeover.

Tags: Crete environment, Crete investment, Crete projects, Crete resorts, Dolphin Capital Investors (DCI), Faneromeni Bay, Iktinos, Iktinos Hellas S.A., Itanos Beach, Itanos Gaia Project, Sitia Bay Resort

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The Water Stops Flowing at Aposelemis Dam

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

The Aposelemis Dam water crisis has disrupted the water supply to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos.

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Cockroaches Cause Chaos at Heraklion Airport

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis airport sees cockroaches crawling out during peak tourist season, causing upset among travelers and raising questions about hygiene and health standards.

Kastelli International Airport

Kastelli International Airport: The Concrete Monster Set to Change Crete

2025-06-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Kastelli International Airport, opening in February 2027 near Heraklion, Crete, is set to replace the outdated Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

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Heraklion Installs 40 Underground Garbage Bins Across 24 Sites

2025-06-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion, led by Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, deployed over 40 underground garbage bins.

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Arctic Adventures Iceland South Coast Tour Wins 2025 Viator Experience Award

2025-06-06 By Manuel Santos

Arctic Adventures’ Iceland, South Coast Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik, operated by Your Day Tours, wins top honors in the 2025 Viator Experience Awards.

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