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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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Featured Stories

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

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Hersonissos Warns New Tourism Planning Rules Could Hurt Crete’s Future

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Five Years On, Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Still Await Recovery

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

Manolis Mylonakis Saves Another Life at Balos

Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old Boy from Drowning at Balos Lagoon

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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French Tourist Stuns Heraklion Airport with Terminal Meltdown

2026-07-27 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Police intervened at Heraklion Airport Sunday when a French passenger’s aggressive behavior toward staff and travelers led to her arrest before departure.

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Hotels and Lasithi Farmers Strengthen Partnership to Put Cretan Products on the Table

2026-07-27 By Victoria Udrea

The Heraklion Hoteliers Association is strengthening partnerships with Lasithi farmers to bring more authentic Cretan products into hotels and support sustainable local tourism.

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Crete Holds Three of the Five Most Expensive Student Housing Markets in Greece

2026-07-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Student accommodation in Crete remains among the most expensive in Greece, with Heraklion rents jumping 12% year-over-year.

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Cretalive: Lifeguard Expert Calls for Longer Beach Safety Season in Crete

2026-07-26 By Manuel Santos

Speaking to Cretalive, Manos Koxarakis, director and instructor at the Okeanis Lifeguard School, said the current legal lifeguard period—from June 1 to September 30—no longer reflects the realities of tourism in Crete, where visitors begin arriving well before June and continue well into autumn. Although Greece’s legal framework (Presidential Decree 71/2020) requires lifeguard coverage on […]

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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