Dolphin Capital

A View on Dolphin Capital Plans for Greece’s First Luxury Floating Hotel

2019-12-13 by Phil Butler

According to news from GTP, Dolphin Capital Partners (Dolphin), hospitality real estate investors and developers just revealed plans to offer a luxury experience at sea with the launch of the first floating hotel in Greece. While many are heralding the Dolphin’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, the question of sustainable tourism practice looms large. The news […]

Dolphin Capital Kea Island and Kilada Projects Go Forward

2019-07-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

A new €600 million euro investment by Dolphin Capital Investors on Kea Island and near the village of Kilada in the eastern Peloponnese, promise luxurious resorts to come.

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We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel

2026-09-08 By Arthur Butler

A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.

Tourism Official Apologizes for Turkish Flags at Heraklion Parade

2026-09-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete tourism official Michalis Vlatakis has apologized after Turkish flags were carried during an international dance parade along Heraklion’s historic 25th August Street.

Heraklion Airport Passes 7.28 Million Passengers

2026-09-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport had another punishingly busy August, with passenger and flight numbers showing just how intense the peak of Crete’s tourist season has become. The busiest day for passengers so far this year came on August 1, when 68,818 passengers passed through the airport. The following day brought another record, this time for […]

Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

2026-09-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A young man from Nea Alikarnassos is hospitalized in stable condition after testing positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito control measures are being launched in the Heraklion area.

72-Year-Old Danish Tourist Dies After Being Pulled Unconscious From Sea in Agia Marina

2026-09-08 By Manuel Santos

A 72-year-old Danish man died after being pulled unconscious from the sea by a lifeguard at Agia Marina in Chania on Monday afternoon.

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