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How Traveling Can Help You Create Effective Team-Building Experiences

Victoria Udrea

Team building is more effective when it includes activities beyond the workplace. Traveling offers opportunities for connection and growth.

1 year ago

Heraklion Residents Stunned by the Disturbing Sight of Dead Rats in the Venetian Harbour on Thursday Morning

Argophilia Travel News

Residents of Heraklion woke up to a shocking sight—a mass of dead rats in the city’s port.

1 year ago

Chania Rock Festival Hosts “DISCOVER” Event This November

Argophilia Travel News

Attend “DISCOVER” by Chania Rock Festival on Nov. 24-25 with free concerts featuring Sofia Vossou and Vassilis Kazoulis in Chania.

1 year ago

Olive Grove Inspections Reveal Dire Circumstances for Olive Oil Production and Recovery in Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Regional Vice Governors assessed drought impacts on Lasithi olive groves. Solutions for recovery and compensations are underway.

1 year ago

Taxis Are on Strike Tomorrow

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The Taxi Owners’ Association of Heraklion board has issued a statement expressing its full support for workers’ legitimate demands, encouraging all taxi drivers to join the protests organized by the employees and their unions scheduled for November 20, 2024. Their concerns are significant: rising prices, heavy taxes, high insurance contributions, and the overall cost of […]

1 year ago

Chania Municipal Velodrome to Welcome Cyclists in March 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Works at the Chania Municipal Velodrome in Kathiana are nearing completion with the track projected to open for athletes in March 2025.

1 year ago

Next Saturday, Rock Climbing in Plakias

Manuel Santos

Join the Mountaineering Club of Heraklion for rock climbing in Plakias on November 23, 2024. Read more for details.

1 year ago

Armenia Tourist Numbers Decline

Iorgos Pappas

Armenia’s tourism faces challenges, with declining numbers of Russian tourists. Leadership aims to revive interest and target more markets.

1 year ago

This Cretan Destination Is One of the 55 Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2024

Manuel Santos

Crete’s Anogeia Village stands proudly among the top 55 Best Tourism Villages recognized by UN Tourism for 2024.

1 year ago

Ottoman Relic Found in Sfakia Church

Argophilia Travel News

Renovation work in a Sfakia church unearthed a 19th-century Ottoman inscription on the altar.

1 year ago

Malevizi Flooding Risks Alert

Iorgos Pappas

Malevizi warns of severe weather predicted for Friday and Saturday, advising caution due to potential flooding risks.

1 year ago

Autumn Rains End Drought in Crete. Flooding Possible.

Iorgos Pappas

Crete embraces long-awaited autumn rains after a relentless drought, offering hope for agriculture, however with a possibility for floods.

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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