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COVID-19 Cases in Greece On the Rise Again

2021-07-04 by Argophilia Travel News

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise again according to the latest report (in Greek) from EODY. The latest report shows 1,001 new infections and 9 deaths from complications.

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National Geographic Traveler Russia Names Greece “Best Beach Holiday Destination for 2019”

2019-12-02 by Phil Butler

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Greece took the top spot in a National Geographic Traveler Russia vote recently. The Russian version of the famous travel magazine named Greece the “Best Beach Holiday Destination of 2019.” And while Greece’s tourism ministry is anxious to take kudos, the editor of Argophilia Travel News has his say too. According to the announcement by […]

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Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

2026-01-15 By Kostas Raptis

The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops and complaint handling.

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Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

2026-01-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

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Archanes Is Getting a Real Archaeological Museum and It Will Be Huge

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.

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Heraklion Airport Is Closing Its Main Runway Again and Yes, It Will Be Chaos

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops only, daytime only.

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Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up

2026-01-15 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb 15, with registration details and info.

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