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2.5 Million Euro Upgrade Announced for Port of Tinos

3 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Nothing says summer in Greece like a ministerial visit with promises so weighty they require an entire entourage—and Vasilis Kikilias delivered. Announcing from the picturesque chaos of the Port of Tinos, Kikilias set the bureaucracy in motion: a modest 2.5-million-euro project, seemingly timed to miss tourist season only by a sliver. Residents can rejoice—five unspecified points of the port are getting upgrades.
Norse Atlantic Launches Direct Athens-Los Angeles Flights

3 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestBefore Sfakia’s rise as a speleological hotspot, most headlines about the region involved goats, legends, and the occasional sheep with an attitude problem.
Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Left in Limbo Years After Disaster

4 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestPASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis visited Arkalochori to expose the still-grim conditions of Arkalochori earthquake victims. Heraklion’s Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos confirmed a €1.7 million renovation of Kalokairinou Avenue under the “Crete 2021-2027” program. Plakiotissa Dam, set to irrigate 30,000 acres, marks a turning point for the region’s agriculture and economy with holistic water resource planning underway.
Peloponnese DMMO Memorandum Signed

5 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestDia Island cleanup returns for its 15th year as Cretan volunteers collect debris before the tourism season. Heraklion’s water supply faces urgent challenges as DEYAH battles recurring shortages. The utility proposes new drilling sites, but struggles with limited state funding.
May 9 Celebrations in Crete

6 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

May 9 was marked as the anniversary of the end of World War II and a day of remembrance for the National Struggles and Resistance against Nazism and Fascism. Ceremonies took place in Heraklion, with the Regional Unit organizing a memorial service at Saint Minas Cathedral. A commemorative prayer and wreath-laying were held at the Battle of Crete monument, attended by local leaders, security forces, politicians, and associations.
A Record €18.8 Billion Surplus for Greece’s 2024 Travel Balance

6 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestLocal authorities reported on May 8, 2025, that residents and tourists in Crete face respiratory risks due to Saharan dust. Samaria Gorge safety gets a serious upgrade, with new three weather stations, live weather alerts, and free helmets. US students from SUNY ESF and the Hellenic Mediterranean University converge on Crete to explore applied sustainability and the future of Kastelli’s new airport.
Restoration Works Begin at the Archontiki Archeological Site in Psara

6 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Tucked away on the rugged western edge of Psara, the ancient settlement of Archontiki invites visitors into a story older than most European cities. The Ministry of Culture, recognizing its importance, has begun a careful restoration and conservation effort at this quiet archaeological site. With its Mycenaean roots and its windswept necropolis, Archontiki holds stories caught between sea and stone.
US Students Tackle the Future of Kastelli

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Heraklion usually hosts waves of tourists hungry for history and Instagrammable beaches. This spring, a less typical group arrived: 22 students from New York, each packed with sunscreen, opinions, and notebooks, on a mission to draft the “future of Kastelli.” These students from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) have teamed up with their equally jet-lagged peers at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (ELMEPA).
Koumoulia Ceramics Invites You to Art Therapy with Pottery

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestArt Therapy with Pottery by Koumoulia Ceramics offers a four-session workshop in Heraklion that blends emotional expression and creative introspection. Agios Nicholas prepares to welcome 49 cruise ships—a 20% increase. Local officials attended the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, seeking to cement Agios Nicholas as a major cruise stop. According to airport and tourism officials, Heraklion Airport arrivals surged by 20.65% in April 2025.
Tourism Promotion of Heraklion: City Council Greenlights Bold 2025 Communication Plan

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestTourism promotion of Heraklion steps up after the City Council’s May 2025 approval of a €397,400 communication plan. Heraklion cleaning interventions kicked off early with special waste removal and large-scale disinfection at multiple city locations. The 345-meter Sun Princess brought more than 4,000 tourists to Souda port in Chania, after cruise line changes and Santorini restrictions pushed major arrivals to Crete.