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Greece Moves to Ban All Single-Use Plastics by July 2021

2020-08-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Greece is advancing on plans to ban single-use plastics by July, 2021. A new law targets unsustainable practices.

Tags: Greece, Greek sustainability, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, single-use plastics, sustainability, Sustainable Greece, sustainable tourism

Clean Blue Paros Paves Way to Island Sustainability

2019-08-27 by Phil Butler

Clean Blue Paros pledge

Clean Blue Paros’ program to make the island the first plastic-waste free Mediterranean island may pave the way to true sustainability.

Tags: Clean Blue Alliance, Clean Blue Paros, Common Seas, Cyclades Preservation Fund, Environment, Greek Isles, Markos Kovaios, Paros, Paros Island, plastic pollution, single-use plastics, sustainable tourism, W.A.T.T., World Wildlife Fund Greece, Zana Kontomanoli

The EU Commitment to Reduce Single-Use Plastics

2019-08-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Beach at Msasani Bay in Tanzania

The EU said that its directive on single-use plastics is the boldest effort in the world. Here’s a reprint of info the public should know

Tags: EU regulations, plastic pollution, pollution, single-use, single-use plastics, world oceans

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Why Olive Oil Standards Matter More Than Ever

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Online seminar on olive oil contamination in Crete raises concerns for producers and hospitality businesses. What tourism stands to lose.

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Tourist Police 171 Crete Help Line

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

Every traveler in Crete should save 171. It will help you with and everything that needs a gentle nudge toward honesty.

TAXI Heraklion

Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

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Why Every Greek High School Suddenly Thinks Crete Is Disneyland

2025-11-28 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Students want fun, parents want safety, teachers want survival. Crete delivers all three—plus chaos.

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