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Harry Theoharis Recalls His Youth at Saladi and Spetses

2020-07-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Zogeria Bay on Spetses island

Greece’s Minister of Tourism recalls bygone days, a simpler time, and family vacations at Saladi Beach and Spetses Island.

Tags: Cape Sounion, Greece traditions, Greek holidays, Halkidiki, Harry Theoharis, Nikiti, Saladi Beach, Spetses Island

Greek Airports Welcomed 235 International Flights Wednesday

2020-07-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos Crete

Yesterday in Greece, over 230 international flights landed at the country’s airports, including the destinations of Athens and Thessaloniki. Greece has accelerated every effort to recreate a safe and value-oriented touristic product to reboot the Summer 2020 vacation season. According to the news from ANA, 69 of those flights landed at Athens International Airport, 21 […]

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Antonis Zervos, Athens airport, crete, Greece flights, Greece vacations, Greek holidays, Minister Harry Theoharis, Thessaloniki flights

US and Eight Other Countries Still Part of Greece COVID-19 Travel Ban

2020-06-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Knossos Tourists

The US and Eight other countries are still on a travel ban list due to a bad COVID-19 record.

Tags: COVID-19 ban, COVID-19 cancellations, Greece flights, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece vacation, Greek holidays, travel alert, travel ban, US travelers

In Observance of Valor: Rethymno’s Oxi Day 2018 Parade

2018-10-30 by Phil Butler

Argophilia was lucky enough to be part of “Oxi Day” 2018, a commemoration of Greek bravery in World War 2.

Tags: Adolf Hitler, Barbarossa, crete, Crete holidays, Crete parades, Four Martyrs Church, Greek holidays, Hitler, Ioannis Metaxas, Mussolini, Ohi Day, Ohi Day 2018, Oxi Day, Rethymno, Tessaron Martyron Square, Winston Churchill, World War II, World War II Memorial

Get Your Red Hot Greek Islands, While They Last!

2012-09-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A Greek isle view

Greece’s financial woes have come down to selling off one of that nation’s most precious commodities, some of the world’s most beautiful Island paradises. News that international developers may be jumping on the fire sale of places like Pera Nissi in the Ambracian Gulf (map below) really come as no surprise.

Tags: Antonis Samaras, Fikret Inan, Greece, Greek holidays, Greek Islands, Greek Isles, Ionian Sea, Island travel, Roundview Holdings Limited

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Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

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Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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Welcome to the New VOAK, Where Bus Drivers Rest in Traffic and Get Fined for It

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Tourist bus operators in Crete say ongoing VOAK construction projects are causing severe delays, making it difficult for drivers to comply with mandatory rest-period regulations.

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Europe Talks About Connectivity. Crete Knows Why It Matters.

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Representatives of the Region of Crete used CMPR conference to call for stronger transport links, improved accessibility, and EU funding.

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Water, Food, and Climate Take Center Stage at Free World Environment Day Event in Crete

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

The Orthodox Academy of Crete will host a free scientific conference on June 5, exploring water management, food production, climate adaptation, and the future of Cretan agriculture.

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