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How Soon Will the Upcoming Souda Port Passenger Station Welcome Travellers?

Kostas Raptis

The new Souda Port Passenger Station project in Chania, Crete, aims to upgrade passenger facilities with a €12.29M budget. Will it deliver?

1 year ago

Moires Christmas Season Kicks Off Tomorrow

Argophilia Travel News

Celebrate the Moires Christmas season beginning on Dec. 3, 2024, with dancing, music, Santa, and a tree lighting you won’t forget!

1 year ago

Chania Installs Life-saving AEDs at Athletic Venues

Kostas Raptis

Chania installs automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in sports facilities with training to ensure lifesaving readiness.

1 year ago

Crete’s Waste Management Plant in Hersonissos: Cleaning Up, One Ton at a Time

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete breaks ground on a massive waste management plant, promising recycling innovations and a greener future by 2030.

1 year ago

Trash Talk: Are Underground Bins in Heraklion Truly Revolutionary or Just for Show?

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s new underground bins aim to improve waste management and aesthetics. But are they enough? Locals raise concerns.

1 year ago

Chania as a Year-Round Stopover? Aegean’s Ambitious Plan for 2025

Victoria Udrea

Aegean Airlines and Fraport Greece are betting big on Chania as a year-round destination. But are locals, nature, and infrastructure ready for the strain?

1 year ago

Book Review: Your Go-to Guide for Foraging Cretan Horta

Iorgos Pappas

Discover 56 edible plants in Crete with this guide by Mihaela Lica Butler. A must-have for anyone seeking a sustainable way to eat healthy.

1 year ago

Waste in the Stream of Katsamba Sparks Outrage

Victoria Udrea

Waste in the stream of Katsamba sparks outrage, as neglected trash and raw sewage fuel environmental damage in Crete.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Upgrades: Progress or a Three-Year Headache?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge upgrades promise better accessibility but raise serious concerns about prolonged closures impacting tourism and locals’ income.

1 year ago

ΧΑΝΙΑmas: Chania Launches Christmas Overdrive for 2024 Holidays

Mihaela Lica Butler

ΧΑΝΙΑmas is Chania’s jam-packed holiday event for Christmas and New Year with non-stop activities for visitors of all ages.

1 year ago

Crete Makes Headlines at ITTF Warsaw 2024

Iorgos Pappas

Crete shines at ITTF Warsaw 2024. From school kids to seasoned pros, they all want a taste of Greece’s most diverse island.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s “loveHER” Campaign Hits Piraeus

Iorgos Pappas

Discover Heraklion’s bold “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days” campaign, showcasing culture, gastronomy, and year-round charm unveiled in Piraeus.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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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Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

Lasithi Plateau

OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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