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Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Closed Due to Storms

2022-10-15 by Phil Butler

Heraklion Airport on Crete

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has closed until at least 3 PM because of horrendous weather and flooding due to sweeping rainstorms over Crete.

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Crete To Get a Deep Freeze From “Media” Cold Front

2021-02-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete weather

Meteorologists are predicting that the cold front “Medea” arriving on Saturday will bring with it very low temperatures throughout Greece.

Tags: 2021 storms, Aegean forecast, Aegean weather, Aegean winds, Crete forecast, Crete weather, Greece weather, Medea front, Storm Medea, storms, weather

Weather System “Kirki” Dumps Rain on Most of Greece

2020-10-28 by Argophilia Travel News

Foul weather in Greece

A low-pressure front spawned by the weather system Kirki is already moving east over much of southwest Greece today.

Tags: Athens National Observatory, Athens weather, Crete weather, Greece weather, Kirki, storms, weather alert

Midicane Ianos Makes Landfall on Mainland Greece

2020-09-18 by Phil Butler

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A rare Mediterranean hurricane-like storm Ianos landing in Greece has grounded flights and is lashing the surrounding seas of Greece today.

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Intense Showers and Thunderstorms Expected for Crete Later Today

2020-03-03 by Argophilia Travel News

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According to the National Observatory in Athens, Crete’s weather is set to change dramatically this evening, March 3, 2020.

Tags: Aegean storms, Aegean weather, Crete storms, Crete weather, extreme weather, Greece weather, meteo.gr, storms, weather alert

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At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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