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Kotsifos Gorge Restoration Progress Report

Iorgos Pappas

Kotsifos Gorge: road construction, water drainage, and rock clearing are done, with protective mesh installation as the final step.

1 year ago

Crete Attempts UNESCO Recognition for Sfakianes Pites

Victoria Udrea

Crete attempts to gain recognition on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for its famous Sfakianes pites (Σφακιανές πίτες).

1 year ago

A Record-Breaking Year for Chania’s I. Daskalogiannis Airport

Manuel Santos

Chania’s I. Daskalogiannis Airport has a stellar year, with surging passenger numbers and early start forecasts for the next season.

1 year ago

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

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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.

Lovage, The Kitchen of Venus

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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