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The Most Important Travel News You Will Read Today

2021-05-13 by Phil Butler

Nikos Igoumenidis

The reopening of Greece to travelers has brought praise from economists and the WTTC, but on Crete leaders say the people have been let down.

Tags: Blue Freedom, COVID-19 Greece, Gloria Guevara, Greece, Greece coronavirus, Greece lockdown, Greece vacation, pandemic lockdowns, Summer 2021, tourism, WTTC

Greek Officials Extend Lockdown Measures Until January 18th

2021-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Nikos Hardalias

Greece’s Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday the extension of the country’s COVID-19 lockdown measures until Monday, January 18.

Tags: COVID-19 Greece, Greece lockdown, lockdown, pandemic lockdowns

Greek Authorities Reintroduce SMS for Public Movement During Lockdown

2020-11-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Greece lockdown

Beginning Saturday morning at 6:00, Greek citizens are required to send an SMS to 13033 before leaving their house.

Tags: COVID lockdown, Greece lockdown, Greece SMS, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, lockdown movement, pandemic lockdowns

Israel Goes Into Second Lockdown Over COVID Pandemic

2020-09-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Israel

Israel will go into a new national lockdown for three weeks starting Friday, September 18th, and ending October 11th.

Tags: coronavirus pandemic, COVID Pandemic, COVID-19, Israel, pandemic lockdowns, second wave

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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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