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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.

Chersonissos Signs Supplementary Gouviános River Study to Fight Floods

2025-10-01 by Kostas Raptis

Gouviános River study

Chersonissos signed a €94,775 add-on for the Gouviános River study, promising flood protection vital for residents’ safety.

Athens Airport to Add 90 New Air Traffic Controllers

2025-09-30 by Kostas Raptis

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Gov’t spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed 90 new air traffic controllers for Athens Airport. Officials promise fewer delays.

Nationwide Test of Civil Defense Sirens on October 1

2025-09-30 by Kostas Raptis

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On October 1, nationwide sirens will sound as part of the Parmenion-25 exercise. Citizens are advised that this is a test with no cause for concern.

Victoria Loves Sour Cherries

2025-09-20 by Kostas Raptis

Victoria Loves Sour Cherries

Victoria is Argophilia’s sharp-eyed writer who loves sour cherries, prefers thrillers to fairy tales, and keeps the team balanced with wit, focus, and precision.

Coworking Spaces in Crete’s Three Largest Cities

2025-09-15 by Kostas Raptis

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From Heraklion to Chania, coworking spaces in Crete let digital nomads and working travelers balance deadlines with beach time.

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Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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2025-10-08 By Manuel Santos

The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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Malaka Packs a Punch

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.

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Have You Ever Seen the Cretan Wildcat

2025-10-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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Crete Still Rolls Its Own

2025-10-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.

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