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Kostas Raptis is a reporter living in Heraklion, Crete, where he covers the fast-moving world of AI and smart technology. He first discovered the island in 2016 and never quite forgot it—finally making the move in 2022. Now based in the city he once only dreamed of calling home, Kostas brings a curious eye and a human touch to the stories shaping our digital future.

LinkedIn’s Overhyped Potential for Hotel Pages: A Reality Check

2024-11-28 by Kostas Raptis

LinkedIn Marketing for Hotel Success

LinkedIn claims to build “trust and credibility.” For hotels? Not so much. Here’s why the hype doesn’t hold up.

Greek Hoteliers Take on Booking.com in Landmark Legal Battle

2024-11-26 by Kostas Raptis

Greek Hoteliers Take on Booking.com in Landmark Legal Battle

Greek hoteliers file lawsuits against Booking.com, citing financial losses from alleged illegal practices. Freedom in pricing strategies sparks industry-wide debate.

New Thessaloniki Metro Stations to Display Ancient Archaeological Artefacts

2024-11-24 by Kostas Raptis

Fountain Station, East Cemetery

Thessaloniki’s metro blends historical treasures with modern transit, uncovering 300,000 artefacts during its €3 billion construction.

Cloudwards Reveals Global and European Christmas Travel Trends 2024

2024-11-23 by Kostas Raptis

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Christmas travel trends 2024 reveal a preference for festive wonderlands filled with tradition, with London and Vienna leading the way.

American Airlines Technology Calls Out Line-Jumpers During Holiday Chaos

2024-11-22 by Kostas Raptis

American Airlines technology illustration

American Airlines technology now enforces boarding rules, embarrassing line-jumpers at airports nationwide during peak holiday travel.

How to Access Delta Sky Club® Lounges

2024-11-22 by Kostas Raptis

Delta Sky Club Lounges

Find out how to access Delta Sky Club lounges and discover the benefits of these calm, well-equipped airport spaces.

Turkish Airlines Expands Reach to Sydney

2024-11-22 by Kostas Raptis

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines sets sights on Sydney with a new one-stop service starting November 28, 2024, boosting Australia’s connectivity.

Santorini Leads Cycladic Island Tourism Revenue

2024-11-22 by Kostas Raptis

Santorini Leads Cycladic Island Tourism Revenue

Santorini dominates Cycladic tourism earnings, but revenues dip 9% YoY.

WTTC Net Zero Roadmap Report Highlights Progress in Travel Sector Climate Goals

2024-11-21 by Kostas Raptis

painting of flowing water on a plain

WTTC’s new Net Zero Roadmap highlights progress in travel sector climate goals and calls for greater action toward sustainable tourism.

Greece Farmers’ Markets Get an Overhaul

2024-11-18 by Kostas Raptis

vegetables at farmers' markets

Greece’s government is set to overhaul its farmers’ markets to accommodate farmers’ schedules and offer consumers more flexibility.

Travel Warning for Passengers Flying to Türkiye, Morocco, and Albania

2024-11-15 by Kostas Raptis

Travellers to Türkiye, Morocco, and Albania need printed boarding passes, as mobile passes aren’t accepted.

Google Maps Releases Update for Efortless Holiday Travel

2024-11-14 by Kostas Raptis

Google maps update

With the recent Google Maps update, users can monitor bus and rail delays and identify the best times to explore local destinations.

Europe’s Best Christmas Market Returns

2024-11-13 by Kostas Raptis

Europe’s Best Christmas Market

Recognized as Europe’s Best Christmas Market, Budapest’s Advent Basilica returns on November 15 2024, with festive charm.

Download the Slovenia Media Kit 2025 for Travel Inspiration

2024-11-12 by Kostas Raptis

Slovenia media kit 2025

Travel bloggers, writers, and influencers now have access to Slovenia’s new media kit for travel inspiration in 2025.

Cyprus Sees Expat Evacuation Over Changes

2024-11-11 by Kostas Raptis

The beautiful waters off Cyprus

Expats are making a gradual exodus from Cyprus with most saying the island today is not the home they chose in the past. Eurostat data from 2022 has revealed an exodus of expats from the Island of Cyprus. A story at Cyprus Mail caught our attention, and started us wondering if the Cyprus situation will […]

Google Maps Testing New Vehicle Icons

2024-11-09 by Kostas Raptis

Google Maps markers icons

Google Maps unveils new vehicle icon updates, enhancing customization with expanded car types and colours for a personalized navigation experience.

Athens Launches Massive Traffic Safety Campaign, Installing 388 Cameras

2024-11-08 by Kostas Raptis

Athens plans to deploy 388 cameras across Attica to monitor red-light violations and reduce accidents.

Athens plans to deploy 388 cameras across Attica to monitor red-light violations and reduce accidents.

Crete’s IA-FORTH to Map the Milky Way in 3D

2024-11-06 by Kostas Raptis

3D map of the Milky Way.

ERC-funded scientists at MPA, RWTH Aachen, and Crete’s IA-FORTH are creating the first 3D map of the Milky Way.

Cyprus Troodos Observatory Shortlisted at WAF

2024-11-06 by Kostas Raptis

Cyprus Troodos Observatory

Iconic and modern, the Cyprus Troodos Observatory (or the National Star Observatory of Cyprus) was shortlisted among the Small Project of the Year finalists at the World Architecture Festival taking place in Singapore from 6-8 November 2024. Perched on a peak in the Troodos Mountains, this first-of-its-kind observatory was designed by Kyriakos Tsolakis Architects, with […]

Nium + HyperGuest Revolutionize Payments in Travel and Hospitality

2024-11-05 by Kostas Raptis

Nium + HyperGuest

Nium and HyperGuest join forces to streamline payments for the travel and hospitality industry.

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Why We Embrace AI

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.

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.

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Stories of Interest

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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