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Kastelli Airport Project Goes Forward on Crete

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece’s Parliament has ratified an agreement to build a modern international airport at Kastelli on Crete.

7 years ago

Sideroad Childhood Dreams on Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Angeliki Kleidoniari is not the first thing you see at Tzo Tavena – it’s Tomas. We stopped at Tzo Taverna on a whim – it’s on the left on the way from Heraklion to Hersonissos, right before Gouves, in a place called Kokkini Hani. It’s nothing much to look at from the street, but the […]

7 years ago

The Best Crete Travel Deals This Spring

Phil Butler

A selection of Crete vacation deals for Spring 2019 that make the island of the Minoans a top choice.

7 years ago

In the Bossom of Crete: Iliostasio Rediscovers Ancient Medicinal

Phil Butler

Cretan farmers Kostas and Giannis Fragkiadakis run the Iliostasio Farm as the ancients must have, with love and dedication.

7 years ago

A Guide for Dining in Heraklion While You’re On Crete

Phil Butler

Heraklion, Crete’s biggest city and Greece’s fifth largest, holds many fascinating touristic treasures including some amazing restaurants.

7 years ago

The Legend of Glaucus of Crete: Divining Ancient Mysteries

Phil Butler

The following story-report brings to the forefront the question “When do we consider a multitude of coincidences key parts of a greater fact?”

7 years ago

Experience Southern Crete: Sfakia and Beyond

Phil Butler

The Sfakia region is the largest municipality on Crete. Located in the extreme south of Chania Prefecture, this natural wonderland was once home to over 40,000 residents. Today, the region has less than 2,000 full-time residents spread out over an area of 468 square kilometers. Situated about 75 km from Chania city, Chora Sfakion (Hora […]

7 years ago

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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.

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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.

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Stories of Interest

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Drunk Tourists Keep EKAB Busy During Malia’s Summer Nights

2026-07-01 By Arthur Butler

Alcohol-related emergencies continue to stretch EKAB ambulance crews in Malia. Here’s what visitors should know—and the emergency numbers every tourist should save.

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Heraklion Officials Narrowly Avoid Scaffolding the Morosini Fountain All Summer

2026-07-01 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Municipality will hold yet another broad meeting at the Loggia this Friday to discuss maintenance for the Morosini Fountain.

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Rethymno Expands Shared Mobility with Lime E-Bikes and Hoppy Scooters

2026-07-01 By Manuel Santos

The City of Rethymno is strengthening its sustainable mobility network with a renewed Hoppy scooter partnership and a new fleet of Lime Gen4 shared electric bicycles.

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Spinalonga Pier Attacked by Rogue Tourist Boat

2026-07-01 By Manuel Santos

A passenger excursion boat briefly interrupted its normal boarding routine at Spinalonga by introducing itself to the pier.

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Heraklion Hosts European Pedestrian Summit Amid Urban Mobility Challenges

2026-07-01 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion hosts the 6th STEP UP Interregional Meeting. Mayor Kalokairinos addresses the city’s significant lack of pedestrian infrastructure and the plan to improve urban walkability.

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