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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.

Celestyal Installs In-Cabin Tablets Across Entire Celestyal Journey Fleet

2026-01-28 by Kostas Raptis

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Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin tablets across all 630 cabins of the Celestyal Journey, enabling digital access to onboard services, bookings, and information.

A New Space of Care Opens in South Crete

2026-01-28 by Kostas Raptis

Guesthouse for People with Disabilities Opens

A new accommodation facility for people with disabilities opens in Faneromeni, South Crete, on February 1, 2026.

Ai Traffic Cameras Set To Expand Across Crete

2026-01-27 by Kostas Raptis

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Crete will receive a significant number of AI-powered traffic cameras as part of a national automated traffic enforcement system.

Heraklion Port Enters a New Era Under Ambitious Master Plan

2026-01-27 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Port

The Heraklion Port Authority has presented its Master Plan, outlining major upgrades to infrastructure, cruise operations, logistics, and energy.

Stop Throwing Away Dehumidifier Water in Crete

2026-01-20 by Kostas Raptis

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Crete is humid and water-stressed. Throwing away dehumidifier water is wasteful. Use it for floors, flushing, cars, and plants—not drinking.

Skyscanner Now Compares Package Holidays Too

2026-01-20 by Kostas Raptis

Skyscanner Package Holiday Comparison

Skyscanner rolled out a package-holiday comparison tool, scanning millions of deals from major providers, all ATOL-protected.

Airline Business Class Is Not Going Anywhere

2026-01-18 by Kostas Raptis

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A net-zero proposal says airlines should scrap business class. Reality says no. Expect eco-luxury loopholes, and maybe zeppelins.

Greek Consumers Complained in 2025 and Miracles Happened

2026-01-17 by Kostas Raptis

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KEPKA recorded 2,560 consumer complaints in 2025, including issues related to tourism and airlines. In most cases (93.67%), consumers prevailed.

Spain Wants to Run Tourism With Data and FITUR 2026 Is the Control Room

2026-01-16 by Kostas Raptis

FITUR 2026 IFEMA Madrid

FITUR returns to IFEMA Madrid on Jan 21–23, 2026, showcasing Spain’s Smart Tourism Platform, connected tourism, and sustainability projects.

Heraklion’s Followgreen Wants to Teach You Green AI and Give Away a Kodak Camera

2026-01-15 by Kostas Raptis

Followgreen AI Green Initiative

Heraklion’s Followgreen recycling platform launched a new Green Mission on “AI for the planet,” with an article, quizzes, reward points and a Kodak digital camera prize draw.

Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

2026-01-15 by Kostas Raptis

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The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops and complaint handling.

Kastelli Airport Just Dropped a Startup Challenge and Crete Should Pay Attention

2026-01-14 by Kostas Raptis

SkyImpact Challenge

Kastelli Airport is already acting like the future. The new SkyImpact Challenge will mentor 10 teams, offer prizes up to €5,000, and may pilot winning ideas inside the new airport itself.

Greece Briefly Lost Its Airspace on Sunday

2026-01-05 by Kostas Raptis

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Greek airspace briefly shut down after a collapse of radio frequencies disrupted air traffic communications, prompting a preliminary investigation into the incident.

Kastelli Airport Nears Completion, Says Every Update Since Forever

2026-01-05 by Kostas Raptis

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Kastelli Airport is “65% complete” again. Delays, timelines, optimism, and Crete’s legendary siga-siga culture collide.

Why Hotels Are Betting on Scent

2026-01-03 by Kostas Raptis

scent marketing

Hotels are investing in scent marketing to shape emotion, memory, and brand identity. How smell is redefining the guest experience in 2025.

Why Crete Is Not All Random Bullets and Vendetta

2026-01-01 by Kostas Raptis

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Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

Murphy’s Laws of Travel

2025-12-31 by Kostas Raptis

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From delayed flights to lost chargers and filthy airport restrooms, Murphy’s Laws of Travel explains why vacations never go as planned.

Delos Goes Digital as CirculAR Turns Ruins Into Living Architecture

2025-12-30 by Kostas Raptis

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The long, windswept island of Delos—once one of the most important religious, economic, and cultural centers of the ancient world—has found a new way to speak to modern visitors. This time, not through marble or inscriptions, but through a smartphone screen. With the help of CirculAR, a new augmented reality (AR) application, Delos no longer […]

Thessaloniki Buses Get Smart Passenger Counting on 100 OASTH Vehicles

2025-12-30 by Kostas Raptis

OASTH buses

A new digital passenger-counting system launches on 100 OASTH buses in Thessaloniki, tracking ridership, peak hours, and ticket validation without recording personal data.

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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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

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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

2026-08-21 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits at high risk Level 3.

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Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

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21st Traffic Fatality of 2026 Claims a 21-Year-Old in Rethymno

2026-08-20 By Victoria Udrea

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a taxi in Rethymno, pushing Crete’s 2026 road death toll beyond 20 amid renewed safety concerns.

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Crete Hotels Are 100% Full, and So Are Their Employees

2026-08-20 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion hotels are at 100% capacity, but staff are trapped in endless 20-day contracts, doing three jobs at once, and being told to forget to clock in.

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Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

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