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Engineers from “GIVE” Develop the “All Greek” i.lektra Scooter

2021-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

GIVE i.lektra scooter

The GIVE i.elektra is a new smart scooter made designed and built all in Greece coming in the summer of 2021.

Tags: all electric, Elias Nasiopoulos, engineering, GIVE, Greece technology, Greek engineers, i.elektra, i.lektra, i.lektra scooter, rental scooters, scooters, sustainable, sustainable development, transportation

Longest Bridge in the World Another China Wonder

2011-07-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Shandong Highway Jiaozhou Bay Bridge

In news from China, the longest bridge in the world over water opened yesterday to some fanfare. China’s Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, linking the port city of Qingdao with offshore Island Huangdao, allows traffic to cross the 26 miles of waterway between the two. The added two and one half miles of bridge make this longer than Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, in Louisiana, the former record holder.

Tags: China travel, engineering, Huangdao, Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, Qingdao, Shandong Gaosu Group, transportation, travel tech, world wonders

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The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

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Heraklion’s recent removal of granite paving stones outside the Cultural Center has sparked debate over wasteful spending and the lack of an urban master plan.

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Heraklion Hosts Debate on the Law of the Vendetta

2026-04-17 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosts a major cultural and legal event on April 25 to discuss the history of the Cretan vendetta and the traditional reconciliation of Sasmos.

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2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Industry leaders warn that A.S.Τ.Ε.Κ. is suffering from staffing shortages and student dropouts, threatening the future of Greek hospitality.

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Palaiochora Has a Sewage Problem

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

DEYA Selinou issues an urgent warning to tourists and residents in Palaiochora regarding sewage network blockages and infrastructure maintenance.

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