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Luxury Yachts

Boatsetter Launches ‘Boatsetter Lux’ in Global Expansion Move

2021-06-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Boatsetter Lux

The world’s leading peer-to-peer rental marketplace expands global luxury yacht experiences with launch of Boatsetter Lux.

Tags: boat charter, boat rentals, boating, Boatsetter, Boatsetter Lux, Boatsetter Yachts, charter, cruising, Luxury Yachts, Yacht charter

The Sheikh of Qatar Sails “Al Mirqab” to Skiathos for Vacation

2020-07-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Al Mirqab

Sheikh of Qatar Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani has sailed luxury yacht “Al Mirqab” to his beloved Skiathos Island.

Tags: Aegean cruising, Greek Isles, Greek vacations, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani, Luxury Yachts, Sheikh Al Thani, Skiathos Island, yachting

MG Yachts Offers Special October Sailing Charter Deals

2018-10-18 by Phil Butler

Courtesy MG Yacht

MG Yachts invites sailing enthusiasts to investigate special sailing yacht charter offers to explore the tailor-made islands and coastlines of Greece in October.

Tags: Aegean sailing, bareboating, Bavaria CR41, charter yachts, Cyclades 50.5, Luxury Yachts, MG Yachts, Oceanis 45, sailing, sailing Greece, Yacht charter

Yacht Tourism Execs Quiz PM Tsipras: “Has the Sun Set on Our Industry?”

2018-10-13 by Phil Butler

Yacht Club of Greece

Greece’s yacht tourism sector has asked Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to annul a recent ministerial decision which does away with tax-deductible on the boat purchases. The yacht tourism experts warn the bad decisions by ministers will wreck the future of sea tourism in Greece. This story elevates the question of whether or not the country’s leaders want to rejuvenate […]

Tags: Aegean boats, Alberto Cappato, Alexis Tsipras, boating, Greek yachting, Greek Yachting Association, Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, ICOMIA, Luxury Yachts, shipbuilding, SITESAP, Tsipras, yachting, yachtsmen

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Cyprus Leads EU in Not Using Public Transport

2026-03-14 By Ion Bogdan V.

Eurostat data shows Cyprus has the highest percentage of citizens who never use public transport, highlighting the island’s strong dependence on cars

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Crete Attica Power Link Promises Savings but Timeline Still Key

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

The Crete–Attica interconnection will cut costs and emissions, but questions remain about timing and the long-term impact on energy security.

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Small Morning Earthquake South of Sougia

2026-03-14 By Argophilia Travel News

A mild 3.6 earthquake was recorded south of Sougia in Crete on March 14. No damage reported.

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Concern Over Possible Pollution at Pachia Ammos Beach in Stavros

2026-03-14 By Kostas Raptis

The environmental group in Stavros requests an urgent investigation after suspected pollution from construction waste at Pachia Ammos beach.

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More Questions Than Answers About Parking Near the Venetian Walls in Heraklion

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

PASOK MP Fragkiskos Parasyris attacks the Ministry of Culture over parking bans near the Venetian Walls of Heraklion, warning of chaos for residents and visitors.

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