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Greece Weather Service Warns of Severe Thunderstorms

2019-11-13 by Argophilia Travel News

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) has a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for western Crete this morning.

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles

2025-04-22 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025

2025-04-21 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau

2025-04-21 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.

Easter of the Dead in Tylisos

2025-04-21 By Victoria Udrea

Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together at the cemetery to remember lost loved ones with food, drink, and prayers.

Easter in Heraklion

2025-04-21 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Easter in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation.

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