Gizeh Pyramids

Remote and Enigmatic: Easter Island

2013-02-17 by Argo Contributor

Mystery travel has gotten ever more popular, as the wide public has gotten more used to places like the Gizeh Pyramids, Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, Tikal and others…

A Winter Hike in Crete Turns Fatal

2025-12-23 By Manuel Santos

The death of experienced mountaineer Stelios Papadogiannakis is a stark reminder that hiking and climbing in Crete during winter can be fatal, regardless of skill.

Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands

2025-12-23 By Kostas Raptis

The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation between Crete and Cyprus.

Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council

2025-12-23 By Victoria Udrea

The absence of Heraklion’s Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive village near the Venetian Walls.

Samaria Gorge at the Center of a New Debate on Protection and Responsibility (Video)

2025-12-23 By Iorgos Pappas

As debate grows over recent interventions near Samaria Gorge, OFYPEKA confirms continued safety and protection measures while experts warn of mounting pressure on Crete’s mountains.

Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria and Sparks a Serious Debate

2025-12-23 By Iorgos Pappas

A 45-metre Christmas tree lit up the entrance to Samaria Gorge on Sunday, drawing thousands to the Omalos Plateau — and igniting a strong public debate.

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