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Experts Say COVID-19 Variants Could Infect 50,000 Students in Greece

2021-09-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Vaccine

Greek health experts say as many as 50,000 students could be infected this autumn if parents don’t vaccinate their children.

Tags: coronavirus Greece, COVID Delta, COVID in schools, COVID-19 cases, Delta, Delta variant, Greece pandemic, Greece schools

COVID-19 Resurgence in Greece Stokes Second-Wave Fears

2020-09-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Navagio Beach

Greece is seeing a new spike in Covid-19 infections, mostly in Attica, that is stoking concerns the second wave of the pandemic will further cripple tourism and the country’s economy.

Tags: Greece, Greece COVID-19, Greece officials, Greece schools, Greece tourism

Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis: The School Situation

2020-09-14 by Phil Butler

Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis

A public service announcement in English language parents, teachers, and those interested in the 2020-2021 school year on Crete island.

Tags: 2020-2021 school year, COVID-19 precautions, COVID-19 response, European School of Heraklion, Greece schools, Greek schools, Nikos Igoumenidis, schools

Greece’s Prime Minister Morphs Into a True Leader

2020-05-19 by Phil Butler

PM Mitsotakis

Greece, once called the “punching bag” of Europe, now leads the way progressing into “next”.

Tags: Coronavirus, coronavirus response, Greece economc, Greece government, Greece lockdown, Greece schools, Greece tourism, Greek vacation, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Mitsotakis, Sotiris Tsiodras

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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