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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

How FTI Touristik Insolvency Affects Tourists in Crete

2024-06-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Beach and the sea in Crete

The insolvency of FTI Touristik GmbH, initiated on Monday, June 3, 2024, has significantly impacted the tourism sector in Crete.

Hard Season for Airbnb Hosts in Crete

2024-05-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete Ierapetra

The upcoming tourist season will pose significant challenges for Airbnb hosts in Crete: critical water shortage, higher energy costs, etc.

Monumental Plane Tree of Krassi Shows Worrying Signs of Decay

2024-05-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Monumental Plane Tree of Krassi

The Monumental Plane Tree of Krassi faces serious threats due to mistreatment, neglect, and irresponsibility.

Google’s Gemini Advanced Gets AI-Powered Trip Planning Capabilities

2024-05-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

AI-Powered Trip Planning Gemini

New AI-powered trip planning capabilities coming to Google’s Gemini Advanced this summer.

Greece: Olive Oil Prices De-escalate

2024-05-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

eleni EVOO for children

Producers are selling extra virgin olive oil for 7.80-8.20 euros per liter, down from 9.30-9.50 euros a month earlier.

Diktaean Cave Closes to the Public for 11 Months

2024-05-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Diktaean Cave

The Diktaean Cave near Lassithi, which is said to be the birthplace of Zeus in mythology, will be closed to the public until January 2025 as its rocky slopes are reinforced.

Climate Change Leading to Olive Oil Shortage

2024-05-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Climate change has wreaked havoc on extra virgin olive oil production, causing an unprecedented crisis and prices reaching all-time highs.

May Day: Greek Journalists Go on Strike

2024-05-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

journalists strike

Ministers postponed mandatory May Day to Easter Tuesday (May 7). Strikes by journalists.

Samaria Gorge Reopens for Tourists

2024-05-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge

Crete’s most famous gorge and one of the most popular in Europe, Samaria Gorge, reopened today for its entire route.

Uber Poland Verifies Drivers with Regula Document Readers

2024-04-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Regula document readers

Regula 70X9 document readers were sent to three Uber Poland verification centres in Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan. These centres act as dedicated hubs where drivers submit their driver’s licenses and identification documents for meticulous verification. The shipment was handled by Regula’s Polish distributor, Korporacja Wschód (KW), whose experts in the field also provided specialized training […]

Heraklion to Become a Year-Round Destination

2024-04-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Megaron Hotel Heraklion

The municipal government strives to make Heraklion a year-round tourist destination, capitalising on its unique blend of culture, history, food, and natural beauty. The Municipality of Heraklion intends to enhance these assets through strategic interventions and infrastructural enhancements to establish the Municipality as a year-round tourism destination, attracting foreign and local visitors. However, the initiative has several hurdles, including […]

HSU Unveils Revamped Hotel Star Ratings in Europe

2024-04-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

hotel star ratings: 5-star Anemos Luxury Grand Resort

Unveiled in Budapest: HSU’s revamped hotel star ratings, set to boost guest satisfaction. Effective January 2025

Project VORIA: Maroussi to Get a Casino at the Dilaveri Estate

2024-04-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Project VORIA

Work on a massive entertainment complex (Project VORIA), including a casino in Maroussi, located on the 50,000-square-meter property of the exclusive Dilaveri Estate, will start within the year.

Spirit of Armenia Festival in Yerevan May 3-5

2024-04-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Spirit of Armenia

The Spirit of Armenia festival will take place from Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Yerevan’s beautiful English Park.

Kotsyfos Gorge Closure Impacts Local Tourism

2024-04-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kotsyfos Gorge landslide

Following the repeated massive landslides in the Kotsyfos Gorge on January 19 and March 13, the inhabitants of the southern part of Rethymno have been enduring an unending struggle for the past month and a half. Situated twenty-two kilometres south of Rethymno, the three-kilometre Kourtaliotiko Gorge is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural attractions. […]

Deutsche Bahn to Introduce Couple Cabins

2024-04-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Deutsche Bahn couple cabins

Romance on rails: Deutsche Bahn’s new couple cabins combine privacy and scenery for unforgettable journeys.

International Demand for Real Estate in Greece on the Rise

2024-04-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mount Lycabettus, Athens, Greece

The demand for Greek properties from international buyers is growing – about 12% compared to Q1 2023 in the first quarter of 2024

Plan to Pay a Hefty Climate Resilience Tax When You Vacation in Greece

2024-04-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

climate resilience tax

When visiting Greece, budget for climate resilience taxes and bring local cash to pay them at your hotel.

Grim Scenario: Greece Could End Up Importing Olive Oil from China

2024-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

extra virgin olive oil

Due to climate change, the Mediterranean region, including Greece, might eventually need to import olive oil from third countries like northern China,

Dogs Fly First: BARK Unveils Dog-Friendly Flights Launching May 2024

2024-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

BARK

BARK Air launches in May 2024, offering a unique travel experience designed specifically for dogs.

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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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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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