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Did You Know You Can Go Skiing on Crete Island?

Mihaela Lica Butler

While Crete lacks traditional skiing infrastructure like lifts and lodges, it offers vast and untouched slopes for those willing to earn their descents.

1 year ago

Horta Time in Crete: Now You Can Forage Galatsída (Reichardia picroides)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover Galatsída’s unique characteristics, nutritional benefits, and its delightful culinary uses.

1 year ago

Crete Anticipates Strong 2025 Tourist Season

Iorgos Pappas

The tourism sector in Crete anticipates another successful season in 2025, buoyed by early bookings and strategic planning.

1 year ago

Crete Ferry Prices to Rise 32% by 2030

Manuel Santos

Greek ferries face challenges reducing carbon emissions without fare hikes, needing billions in funding; economic and tourist impacts loom.

1 year ago

Cretan Olive Oil Production Hits Historic Low

Manuel Santos

Severe drought impacts the Cretan olive oil production, amidst ongoing economic pressures and shifting market conditions.

1 year ago

New Safety Measures Aim to Ensure Samaria Gorge’s 2025 Spring Reopening

Iorgos Pappas

In 2024, Samaria Gorge was frequently closed due to weather forecasts. New safety measures aim to ensure its 2025 spring reopening.

1 year ago

Crete Celebrates Wine Tourism Day 2024 Tomorrow

Phil Butler

The Wine Roads of Greece wineries, plus hundreds of other wineries in Europe, will participate in World Wine Tourism Day on November 10th.

1 year ago

Water Crisis in Crete Hits Critical Levels

Victoria Udrea

Crete faces intensified water scarcity as plans for desalination emerge, responding to two drought years and altering island life and tourism.

1 year ago

Mylopotamos Announces Plans for Bali Diving Park

Manuel Santos

The future Bali Diving Park, part of Mylopotamos’s tourism strategy, promises new economic growth through sustainable tourism.

1 year ago

Today in Cretan History: Holocaust of Arkadi

Mihaela Lica Butler

A monastery is the site of the fearless stand and ultimate sacrifice of 943 Cretans, mainly women and children, during the Holocaust of Arkadi.

1 year ago

Delta Dermitzakis Partners with METKA on Ikos Kissamos Project

Mihaela Lica Butler

Delta Dermitzakis partners on major projects like Ikos Kissamos, reinforcing its leading role in Crete’s MEP engineering industry.

1 year ago

Stream Cleanup Tackles Flood Risks in Lasithi

Iorgos Pappas

Lasithi’s stream cleanup prioritises vulnerable areas with meticulous efforts and planning for long-term improvements.

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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

Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2026

Agios Nikolaos Gets Ready for Another Cliff Diving Event

2026-08-26 By Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos will host the 8th international Cliff Diving event on September 19-20, with 17 world-class divers leaping into Lake Voulismeni.

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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.

Knossos

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.

Samaria Gorge

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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