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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

Chania Municipal Market: A Milestone or Just Another Endless Construction Tale?

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Municipal Market renovation inches toward completion, promising a new era by spring 2025—if deadlines hold, that is.

1 year ago

Heraklion Fights Back Against Bad Road Repairs

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s municipal administration is standing up against half-hearted road restoration efforts by utility companies. The goal is clear: protect roads from random cuts, poor-quality fixes, and dangerous potholes. Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos recently addressed this issue in a letter to Lazaros Kyrizoglou, President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), and Giorgos Marinakis, President […]

1 year ago

Flood Protection and Fire Drama: Crete Bureaucrats Rethink the Obvious

Mihaela Lica Butler

Officials in Crete gathered to discuss flood protection, plans, and reflections on the harsh summer, but is action on the horizon?

1 year ago

Four New Dams in Crete Aim to Serve the Island’s Irrigation Needs, But at a Cost

Mihaela Lica Butler

Four key dam projects in Crete aim to boost agricultural production on the island. Foreseen combined cost: €550 million.

1 year ago

Dark Paths in the Old Town of Chania: Traces of Loss and Destruction

Argophilia Travel News

Explore the Dark Paths in the Old Town of Chania on December 4, 2024. Discover the history behind sites scarred by loss.

1 year ago

Funding Approval Expected for Agia Pelagia Beach Restoration by Month’s End

Iorgos Pappas

Approval of €1.5M funding for Agia Pelagia beach restoration expected. Restoration plans aim for completion by the 2025 tourism season.

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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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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GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

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Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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Three Videos Highlight Dangerous Driving on Crete Roads

2026-10-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Three videos highlight dangerous driving on Crete’s roads, including risky overtaking near Rethymno and a near-head-on collision near Gouves.

Crete Weather Forecast

Crete Weather Set to Change With Rain and Strong Winds From Sunday

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete weather turns cooler from Sunday, with rain, stronger northerly winds, and temperatures falling to around 19–20°C next week.

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Heraklion and Chania Among Europe’s Worst 30% for Air Pollution Health Risk

2026-10-24 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion and Chania rank among the worst 30% in Europe for estimated air pollution health risk, according to an EEA assessment of 761 cities.

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