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Chania Tourist Police Arrest Illegal Beach Masseurs and Vendors
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (477+ words) Kostas Raptis - June 13th, 2026 12: 54 pm The Chania Tourist Police launched a targeted sweep on Crete beaches, arresting four individuals for unlicensed vending and unsanitary beach massages. (Image: General Regional Police Directorate of Crete on Facebook) On June 11, the Chania Tourist Police…...
UK Regulators Are Investigating Ryanair's Family Seating Fees
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (810+ words) Mihaela Lica Butler - June 13th, 2026 11: 03 am UK regulators have launched an investigation into Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit beside their children. Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) appears interested in a curious question: should parents really have to pay…...
Heraklion's Art on the Street Festival Returns With 135 Events
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (683+ words) Argophilia Travel News - June 12th, 2026 09: 42 am Heraklion's 11th Art on the Street Festival opens June 15 with singer Rena Morfi and more than 135 cultural events. (AI illustration) For two weeks this June, Heraklion will turn into one giant open-air stage. The Municipality of…...
Chania's Traditional Strata Returns for 16 Summer Nights
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (460+ words) Argophilia Travel News - June 12th, 2026 12: 25 pm The famous Paradosiaki Strata returns to Chania's Venetian Harbor every Tuesday evening from June to September 2026. (Image: Gemini AI) The celebrated "Paradosiaki Strata" (Traditional Procession) is officially returning to the streets of Chania for its…...
Tourist Warning After Sixth Arrest for Illegal Parking Solicitation at Elafonissi
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (567+ words) Victoria Udrea - June 12th, 2026 11: 59 am Police in Chania have once again arrested a worker accused of illegally directing visitors to a specific private parking area near Elafonissi, one of Crete's most popular beaches. According to authorities, the 21-year-old has now been…...
Rethymno Doubles Down on Print Media to Capture High-Value Travelers
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (358+ words) Argophilia Travel News - June 12th, 2026 11: 46 am The Region of Crete has finalized a targeted marketing partnership with Explorer Rethymno, securing prime real estate in the city's premier print travel companion for the 2026 season. Regional Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis signed off on the…...
New Psiloritis Trail Network Will Add 250 Kilometers of Hiking Routes
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (707+ words) Manuel Santos - June 12th, 2026 10: 13 am Eight municipalities have agreed to collaborate on the creation of a large hiking network across the UNESCO Psiloritis Geopark, a project that will eventually connect villages, historic sites, archaeological landmarks, and some of the island's most…...
Hersonissos Allocates "560 K for Delayed 2020 Flood Road Repairs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (187+ words) The Municipal Authority of Hersonissos has finalized a major infrastructure contract aimed at restoring and reinforcing several sections of the municipal road network. The official signing took place at the Town Hall in Gournes between Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis and…...
Hersonissos Installs New Sea Trac Access Systems on Three Beaches
1+ week, 1+ day ago (476+ words) Manuel Santos - June 4th, 2026 03: 46 pm To enhance coastal accessibility, the Municipal Authority of Hersonissos has completed the installation of specialized autonomous access systems (Sea Trac) across three popular beaches in the region. Funded through a targeted grant from the Greek Ministry…...
100% Hotel Show 2026 Moves to October with New B2 B Strategy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (439+ words) Iorgos Pappas - June 4th, 2026 03: 15 pm Greece's 100% Hotel Show shifts its 2026 dates to October 23-25 at MEC Paiania, debuting a revamped concept focused on hospitality services, expert workshops, and B2 B partnerships. The organizers of the 100% Hotel Show have announced a strategic calendar shift…...