Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

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.

Villa Gaea Joins CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection

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When it comes to showing off the latest “eco-chic” in Greece, Elounda’s Villa Gaea just snatched a coveted spot in CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection. CV Villas—one of Europe’s biggest names for jaw-dropping vacation homes—has handpicked a small crowd of properties that supposedly care about more than infinity pools and brag-worthy views. Villa Gaea stands […]

IOLAOS Fire Evacuation Exercise in Matala Was a Success

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On May 23, 2025, Matala became the stage for a grand fire evacuation exercise. The Municipality of Phaistos and the Civil Protection Service conducted a training event that combined authenticity and precision. The effort marked a key moment in the area’s wildfire preparedness, guided by the principles set out in the National Wildfire Response Plan […]

Athens Receives EU Mission Label

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Athens was handed the EU Mission Label, an acknowledgment from Brussels that the city has re-entered the club of 100 European cities vowing to be climate neutral and, presumably, smarter by 2030. The formalities played out in Vilnius, with the NetZeroCities Consortium doling out the prestige, and no stink eyes or backhanded remarks were allowed. […]