UNESCO

Sutartinės, Lithuania’s Music Gems, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Candidates

2010-11-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

In an effort to preserve the essence, and the tradition, Lithuania has proposed the Sutartinės for inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 2010.

The Azerbaijani Rug, a Possible UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Candidate

2010-11-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Azerbaijan hopes to see the Azerbaijani carpet (Azərbaycan Xalçası) on the 2010 UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Hungary’s Gyorgy Lorincz, A Wine Legend Fermenting

2010-10-06 by Phil Butler

The wine regions of Hungary are truly under-emphasized treasures of the world. This could be said for the wine makers there as well. Argophilia Travel News focuses briefly on one almost legendary producer, Gyorgy Lorincz. His recent appearance at the Budapest International Wine Festival reflects a re-emergence of Hungarian wines onto the world scene, and it is high time.

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We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

Agios Nikolaos Port Upgrades Lighting With New LED Floodlights

2026-09-22 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos Port has replaced old floodlights on four 35-metre towers with LED technology, improving safety while reducing energy use and operating costs.

New Kastelli Airport Could Open Home Port Era for Heraklion’s Cruise Future

2026-09-22 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion expects more than 400,000 cruise passengers in 2026, but the bigger opportunity lies ahead, with the new Kastelli airport and home port plans reshaping the city’s cruise strategy.

Rain Causes Samaria Gorge Closure on September 23

2026-09-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Wednesday, September 23, after an updated weather forecast shows rainfall above the gorge’s approved safety limits. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA) made the decision based on the latest forecast from Greece’s National Meteorological Service. For travelers planning a hike, that means one important thing: don’t […]

Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

2026-09-21 By Iorgos Pappas

A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.