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Greece Plans To restart Tourism by May 14th

2021-03-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Port Ios Paros

Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis held a press conference this week to announce the country hopes on opening its tourist season on May 14.

Tags: All You Need Is Greece, Greece 2021, Greece hotels, Greece pandemic, Greece tourism, Greece visitors, Greek travelers, Harry Theoharis, Theoharis, tourism minister

Greece Sees Only 400 Covid-19 cases from 1.3 million Tourists in July

2020-08-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Haris Theocharis

Greece announced this past week only 400 COVID-19 cases recorded from among the 1,3 million tourists visiting in July.

Tags: coronavirus safety, Greece GDP, Greece visitors, Harry Theoharis, Tourism Greece, Tourism Minister Theoharis

Athens Airport Traffic Nosedives in March Over COVID-19 Pandemic

2020-04-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

Passenger traffic to Athens International Airport (AIA) fell by 61.3 percent in March 2020.

Tags: AIA, Athens airport, Athens flights, Athens visitors, Coronavirus, coronavirus impacts, Greece airlines, Greece visitors, Greek flights

More Americans Visiting Europe: Via SquareMouth 2019 Traveler Trends

2019-08-07 by Argophilia Travel News

American tourist at Oia village

According to a travel trends report from SquareMouth released late last month, a lot more Americans are choosing to spend their vacation days in Europe this season.

Tags: American tourists, American traveler, Americans in Greece, Europe travel trends, European tourism, Greece travel, Greece visitors, Portugal travel, SquareMouth, Travel Trends

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Diktaion Antron Elevator Project Dropped

Controversial Cave of Zeus Elevator Project Falls Through

2026-04-16 By Iorgos Pappas

The Cave of Zeus elevator project was nixed, while local businesses in the Lasithi Plateau struggle with long-term site closures.

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€1.5 Million Lifeline for Chania Municipal Market Businesses Ahead of 2026 Reopening

2026-04-16 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of scaffolding, dust, and the occasional existential crisis, the Municipal Market of Chania (Δημοτική Αγορά Χανίων) is preparing for a meaningful comeback. Through coordinated institutional efforts, €1.5 million in funding has been secured to provide immediate support to approximately 50 local professionals whose businesses were disrupted by the extensive reconstruction works. The financial intervention aims […]

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Samaria Gorge Refuses to Open on Schedule

2026-04-16 By Manuel Santos

The traditional May 1 opening of Samaria Gorge is delayed. Rockfalls and high water levels have made the Cretan trek impassable.

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Arkalos Mountain Running Club Members Clean Nerokourou and Malaxa Trails

2026-04-16 By Manuel Santos

The Arkalos Mountain Running Club led a major environmental cleanup in Chania, proving that the love of sport and nature go hand in hand.

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Maritime Alert: Military Exercises to Close Coastal Zones in Western Crete

2026-04-16 By Argophilia Travel News

NAMFI drills scheduled for late April will close maritime zones A1 and A2 in Western Crete. Check schedules for Chania and Rethymno.

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