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How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is Affecting Tourism on Crete

Phil Butler

How dramatically will the Russia/Ukraine conflict impact tourism on Crete? For starters, losing almost half a million visitors is not good.

4 years ago

MTS Globe To Launch Two Five-Star Hotels In Heart of Heraklion

Phil Butler

Theodore Milonakis, Managing Director of MTS Globe Greece says the firm will invest 11-12 million euros to launch two five-star hotels.

4 years ago

Cretan Green: Prickly Pear Extravaganza

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.

4 years ago

Cretan Green: Why Stamnagathi Horta Is a Staple in Greek Homes

Mihaela Lica Butler

Welcome to Crete: we forage here. We are one with nature. We eat green. Some 300 wild leafy greens count as “horta” and of them, we only remember the usual suspects: borage, wild garlic, wild asparagus, purslane, amaranth, mustard, dandelion, and grass lily among others. But, the star of this story is stamnagathi. You can […]

4 years ago

What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?

Phil Butler

We must look into our past, perhaps at the mysterious Keftiu, to search for the ideal path for our society.

4 years ago

A 5.7 Magnitude Quake Rattles Crete Island

Phil Butler

Crete island was rocked this morning by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake offshore of the seaside village of Lentas, in the south.

4 years ago

The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

Phil Butler

They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.

4 years ago

EODY Reports 4,943 New COVID Cases in 24 Hours

Argophilia Travel News

Greece records over 4,000 new COVID cases in the past 24 hours. In Crete the Omicron variant has already been detected.

4 years ago

REDS Wins Bid for Former U.S. Military Base on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Greek developer REDS submitted the highest bid for the former former U.S. military base just outside Heraklion, Crete.

4 years ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Crete Now?

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 threatens your health, therefore it is not safe to travel to Crete now. Know before you must travel to Crete:

4 years ago

Is Crete a Good Destination for Solo Travelers?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is an ideal destination for solo travelers. It has a low criminality index and a very high safety index. Here are recommendations from our local staff.

4 years ago

More Reasons to Move to Incredible Crete for Good

Phil Butler

Winter’s arrived on Incredible Crete, and now the natural beauty of Greece’s biggest island glows from underneath cloudy skies.

4 years ago

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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

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Tourist Told to Leave Crete Beach After Card Payment Allegedly Fails

2026-09-01 By Kostas Raptis

Kostas, our Travel Tech expert, dismantles the recent incident at Agia Pelagia where a beach operator refused a card payment.

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Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Ammoudara for Missing 67-Year-Old Surfer

2026-09-01 By Manuel Santos

A major search operation is underway in Ammoudara, Crete, for a missing 67-year-old local surfer whose board was recovered from the sea.

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Hersonissos Police Had a Busy August, From Drunk Drivers to 12,825 Empty Balloons

2026-09-01 By Iorgos Pappas

Greek police complete a massive August sweep in Hersonissos, seizing bootleg alcohol, thousands of laughing gas balloons, and issuing nearly 900 traffic fines.

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Cultural Association of Apesokari Hosts Guided Tour of Local Minoan Ruins and Messara Museum

2026-09-01 By Argophilia Travel News

A guided archaeological tour of Aposekari and the Messara Museum led by Heidelberg University archaeologist Diamantis Panagiotopoulos takes place September 6.

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September Opens in Crete with Meltemi Winds and Temperatures Reaching 35°C

2026-09-01 By Manuel Santos

Crete starts September with hot, sunny weather and northerly winds, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C in southern areas.

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