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Ikos Kissamos​​ Opening in 2026 Confirmed

Iorgos Pappas

Ikos Kissamos opens in 2026, bringing an all-suite luxury retreat to Crete, with gourmet dining, stunning beaches, and Cretan culture.

1 year ago

Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer Invites Libationists to the First Solo Open Thursdays of 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

The first Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer Open Thursdays of 2025 offers Free Brazilian food with beer, Happy Hour, and music inside the brewery.

1 year ago

Hot Deals During Crete’s Winter Sales

Argophilia Travel News

Experience Crete’s Winter Sales 2025! Shop deep discounts, support local stores, and enjoy two extra Sunday shopping days.

1 year ago

TripAdvisor Includes Crete in the Best of the Best 2025 List

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Discover why Crete earned its spot on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best 2025 list and what it means for tourism and local economy on the island.

1 year ago

Heraklion Garbage Crisis Alarms Tourists and Locals

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion faces an escalating garbage crisis, leaving tourists and locals appalled as random dump sites spread across the city. Residents are frustrated, seeing more and more illegal piles of debris and bulky trash cluttering densely populated areas. The situation has gotten out of control, with over 70 sites now defacing the landscape. A Growing Problem […]

1 year ago

Water Management Plan in Hersonissos Approved by Municipal Council

Manuel Santos

The Municipal Council of Hersonissos has unanimously approved a water management plan addressing drought challenges and promoting sustainability. Discover the key measures and their impact.

1 year ago

Free Guided Tour of Archanes Archaeological Sites in January 2025

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Join the free “Map Route” tours in Heraklion. Explore historical sites like the Archanes antiquities and Vathypetro. Participation by priority order.

1 year ago

Knossos Palace Hits Milestone with Over One Million Visitors in 2024

Kostas Raptis

Knossos Palace welcomed over one million visitors in 2024, with August leading the way.

1 year ago

New Year 2025: Chania Rings in Style

Victoria Udrea

Chania welcomed New Year 2025 with a dazzling light show, live music, and traditional celebrations under the Municipal Garden Clock Tower.

1 year ago

Vai Forest Regenerates After Targeted Restoration Efforts

Iorgos Pappas

Vai Forest overcame a red palm weevil infestation through dedicated restoration efforts by competent authorities and botanists.

1 year ago

Severe Weather Brings Storms, Winds, and Snow Across Key Regions

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Severe weather: until the New Year, central and southern parts of the Aegean Sea, Cyclades, and Crete will see heavy rainfall and storms.

1 year ago

New Year’s Gala at Chania’s Grand Arsenal

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Celebrate New Year’s Gala 2025 in Chania! Enjoy Marmitas live at Grand Arsenal with Swing, Soul, and more. Don’t miss the fun!

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

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Hersonissos Warns New Tourism Planning Rules Could Hurt Crete’s Future

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Five Years On, Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Still Await Recovery

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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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Stories of Interest

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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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Chania Agora’s Grand Reopening Will Come With Vacancies

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

Decades-old vendors opt out of returning to the renovated Chania Municipal Market as new municipal rent prices spark outrage across Crete.

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Spanish Tourist Unsure How 19 Kilograms Of Loud, Pungent Herbal Material Sneaked Into Her Carry-On

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

A 22-year-old traveler arriving in Crete expresses complete shock after customs officers discover a full-scale farm inside her checked baggage.

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Kolymbari Beach Littered with Plastic

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

Active Citizens of Platanias condemn municipal indifference as Kolymbari Beach in Crete is left littered with plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear.

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