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10th International Olive Oil Competition Coming to Chania – May 2025

Victoria Udrea

Chania welcomes the 10th International Olive Oil Competition, May 8-10, 2025. Local leaders unite to spotlight Greece’s olive oil heritage.

1 year ago

Water Supply Problems Hit Heraklion After Tylisos Pipeline Failure

Kostas Raptis

DEYAI announces potential water supply problems in Heraklion (Mastampas, Therisos, Atsalenio, etc.) Due to Tylisos pipeline damage.

1 year ago

Crete: Depleted Dams Signal Summer Water Crisis. Again.

Iorgos Pappas

As Crete’s dams dry up due to prolonged drought, water scarcity threatens the island. Here’s how officials are dealing with this situation.

1 year ago

New Rockfall in Kourtaliotiko Gorge Raises Safety Concerns in Rethymno

Mihaela Lica Butler

A new rockfall in Kourtaliotiko Gorge on Tuesday morning alarmed Rethymno’s residents and officials. Safety upgrades are underway to prevent future accidents.

1 year ago

Ready for Rethymno Carnival 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know

Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno Carnival 2025 kicks off February 9. Theme “Step Into the Light,” featuring parades, music, and fun till the grand finale on March 2.

1 year ago

Chrysostom Street Multi-space: A Cultural Hotspot Breathing New Life into Art

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s newest culture hotspot, the Municipal Gallery’s Multi-Cultural Center, a multi-use event space, is a must-visit.

1 year ago

800 Spots, Sensors, and a Dash of Hope for Heraklion’s General Parking Nightmares

Kostas Raptis

Backed by the Smart Cities program and the Recovery Fund, this project will introduce 800 parking spots, sensors, and new enforcement officers to the city center and surrounding areas.

1 year ago

This Sunday, A Laid-Back Nature Walk in Crete’s Messara Plains

Manuel Santos

Join the Heraklion Nature Lovers Association on Sunday, February 2, 2025, for a scenic and easygoing nature walk through Crete’s Messara Plains.

1 year ago

Rosewood Blue Palace Postpones Grand Debut to 2026

Victoria Udrea

Rosewood Blue Palace, located in Elounda, Crete, will now open in 2026 instead of 2025, as it was initially announced in 2023.

1 year ago

Water Pipeline Installation: New Connections Disrupt Areas Near Nea Alikarnassos

Iorgos Pappas

Starting January 29, water pipeline work will impact traffic, residents, and tourists in Nea Alikarnassos, Koroni Magara, Agia Aikaterini.

1 year ago

Avalanche Training in Crete? Wait, Don’t They Just Have Beaches?

Manuel Santos

Avalanche training by the Hellenic Rescue Team and ANENA, February 7-9 on Psiloritis for skiers, climbers, and winter sports enthusiasts.

1 year ago

Heraklion Gets a New €50M Waste Treatment Plant

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion is transforming waste management with a €50M Waste Treatment Plant, embracing sustainability and a circular economy.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

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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 Forces More Villages to Evacuate in Southern Rethymno

2026-07-30 By Iorgos Pappas

The wildfire raging across southern Rethymno showed no signs of slowing overnight, forcing authorities to order new precautionary evacuations as strong winds continued to drive the flames through difficult terrain.

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The World Is Watching Crete Burn Again

2026-07-29 By Manuel Santos

Major international media outlets are covering the tragic wildfire in Rethymno that claimed the lives of two brave firefighters on Wednesday.

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Heraklion Declares Christmas Before August Does

2026-07-29 By Ion Bogdan V.

While the island actively melts, Heraklion officials have decided the best use of €357,200 right now is planning Christmas trees.

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The Buck Moon Peaks Tonight

2026-07-29 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s July Buck Moon reaches peak fullness Thursday at 3:30 AM, bringing ancient folklore, Selene’s cheeky Greek myths, and low-horizon views.

Malia Tourists Wage Balcony Beer-Bottle War, Summon Interpol After Police Find Hatchet

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

A Sunday morning beer-bottle siege in Malia escalated into an international incident involving the Embassy in Bucharest, Interpol, and a 17-year-old with a hatchet.

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