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Victoria is the Editorial Assistant at Argophilia Travel News, where she helps craft stories that celebrate the spirit of travel—with a special fondness for Crete. Before joining Argophilia, she worked as a PR consultant at Pamil Visions PR, building her expertise in media and storytelling. Whether covering innovation or island life, Victoria brings curiosity and heart to every piece she writes.

Agia Triada Regeneration Project Nears Tender After Decades of Delays

2026-01-16 by Victoria Udrea

Agia Triada Regeneration

Heraklion’s long-delayed Agia Triada regeneration plan—launched in 1997 and approved in 2018—may finally be tendered by late summer, with €7 million allocated for the works.

Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

2026-01-15 by Victoria Udrea

ιστορικής οικίας Χρονάκη

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

Singapore’s Kryston Catering Launches Chinese New Year Menus for 2026

2026-01-14 by Victoria Udrea

Kryston Catering

Kryston Catering launches 2026 Chinese New Year halal catering menus in Singapore from Jan 16 to Mar 8, featuring reunion feasts, buffets, yusheng and early-order perks.

Crete Olive Oil Prices 2026 Stuck Around €5/kg

2026-01-13 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan Olive Oil Prices 2026

Crete’s olive oil prices hover at €4.80–€5.00/kg in early 2026 as sales freeze until mid-January and demand stays low across key regions.

25 Travel Resolutions for 2026

2025-12-31 by Victoria Udrea

travel resolutions for 2026

These 25 travel resolutions for 2026 are not about going farther — but about travelling better, slower, and with fewer regrets.

Mati: The Evil Eye and the Power of a Look

2025-12-31 by Victoria Udrea

Blue glass evil eye mati

From jewelry and home charms to quiet rituals of protection, the Greek belief in the evil eye, mati, remains deeply woven into culture, travel, and everyday life.

Healing Journey Thailand Sets the Tone for a New Era of Luxury Travel

2025-12-31 by Victoria Udrea

Healing Journey Thailand

Healing Journey Thailand launches on January 13, 2026, positioning Thailand as a leading destination for luxury travel.

Why Greeks Put a Coin Inside the Vasilopita

2025-12-30 by Victoria Udrea

Vasilopita coin

The story behind the Vasilopita coin, from Saint Basil and miracles to why Greeks still slice cake for luck every New Year.

Pomegranates and New Year’s Luck in Greek Tradition

2025-12-30 by Victoria Udrea

ripe broken pomegranates on branches.

Rich in symbolism and history, the pomegranate plays a central role in Greek New Year customs, from antiquity to modern family homes.

Greek Thermal Tourism Reinvents Itself — And Younger Travelers Are Paying Attention

2025-12-30 by Victoria Udrea

Greek Thermal Tourism shift

Greek thermal tourism evolves into a modern wellness experience, with Loutraki emerging as a year-round destination for younger visitors.

Do Snails Feel Pain? What Science Says — and What It Means for Tradition and Taste

2025-12-29 by Victoria Udrea

do snails feel pain

Studies suggest snails can learn, remember, and respond to harmful stimuli. What science says about pain, intelligence, and Cretan food traditions.

Greek Honey Is an Ecosystem in a Jar

2025-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Greek honey

Greek honey reflects a vast beekeeping tradition, supporting ecosystems, rural communities, and biodiversity while offering proven nutritional benefits.

Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Rethymno farmers protest humanity

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Still Live in Temporary Housing

2025-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims temporary housing

Four years after the earthquake, families in Arkalochori still live in temporary housing, facing bureaucracy and delayed aid.

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana Earns Thailand’s First Michelin Star for Italian Cuisine

2025-12-26 by Victoria Udrea

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes the first Italian restaurant in Thailand to earn a Michelin star.

Lappa Avocados of Argyroupoli: From Crete’s Soil to Natural Oils, Cosmetics, and Local Delights

2025-12-26 by Victoria Udrea

Lappa Avocado orchard closeup

In Argyroupoli, Crete, Lappa Avocado turns local avocado harvests into oils, cosmetics, and artisanal products rooted in place and tradition.

How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas

2025-12-24 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan Christmas decorations

Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle.

Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council

2025-12-23 by Victoria Udrea

Elefterias Square

The absence of Heraklion’s Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive village near the Venetian Walls.

Vasilopita, the Cake That Opens the Greek New Year

2025-12-22 by Victoria Udrea

Vasilopita

Learn what Vasilopita is, why Greeks bake it for New Year, and how the hidden coin became a symbol of luck and shared fortune.

Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House to Become the Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore

2025-12-21 by Victoria Udrea

historic Chronaki house

The historic Chronaki House in Heraklion was officially handed over to the Lyceum of Greek Women, set to become a Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore.

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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.

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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.

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Chania’s Sewage Crisis Fuels Fresh Debate Over the City’s Tourism Limits

2026-08-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Following untreated sewage spills at Nea Chora beach and the Venetian Harbor, the Antarsia movement demands an immediate freeze on Chania tourism expansion.

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Knossos Closes During the Hottest Hours as Crete Heatwave Continues

2026-08-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Knossos temporarily closes from noon to 5 p.m. on August 26 as high temperatures in Crete prompt safety measures for visitors and staff.

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ANIMA Rescues Dozens of Exhausted Griffon Vultures in Crete

2026-08-26 By Mihaela Lica Butler

More than 30 young griffon vultures have been rescued in Crete in two weeks amid summer heat, with ANIMA providing intensive care and rehabilitation.

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Samaria Gorge Welcomes More Than 64,000 Visitors in Its First 100 Days of the Season

2026-08-26 By Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge has welcomed over 64,000 visitors in its first 100 days of 2026. O.FY.PE.KA. also announced on-site medical staff from day one.

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Minoa Pediada Mayor Demands Compensation Data Over 24-Month Heraklion Airport Delay

2026-08-26 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Minoa Pediada seeks compensation for lost municipal revenue after the new Heraklion airport opening was delayed to February 2027.

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