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Gavdos Accident Frames Extent of Athens Disconnectedness

Phil Butler

The Greek leadership shows a total disconnect from the public trust. A recent accident shows no contingencies emergencies.

5 years ago

Crete: Birthplace of the Wild Goddess of the Hunt

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Crete, there is a legend, a god or goddess, or a myth around every bend in the road or turn of a river.

5 years ago

Pieces of Crete: Sharing a Paradise Like No Other

Phil Butler

More Instagram shares from the mysterious and beautiful Crete island, a paradise like no other place in the world.

5 years ago

Are Big Tour Operators Sailing Crete to a Point of No Return?

Phil Butler

TUI and Hapag-Lloyd intend on making Crete a new base of operations for late Spring and Summer 2021. But, is this a good thing, or bad?

5 years ago

“Remain Calm” Greek Ministers Have “Everything” Under Control

Phil Butler

The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.

5 years ago

Hidden Crete: Sfakia’s Amazing Glyka Nera Beach

Phil Butler

Crete’s Glyka Nera Beach in the remote Sfakia region is a once-in-a-lifetime surprise for those adventurous enough.

5 years ago

EasyJet Delivers Chania’s First Tourists of 2021 Season

Aleksandr Shatskih

A flight carrying some cast and crew of a German gat reality show landed in Chania’s ”Ioannis Daskalogiannis” airport over the weekend.

5 years ago

Sissi Archaeological Project to Move Forward in 2021

Phil Butler

The Sissi Archaeological Project moves forward in 2021 unearthing the secrets of the Minoans.

5 years ago

A Statement About Greece Tourism, COVID, the Vaccine, and Patience

Phil Butler

A candid statement from the editor of Argo Travel News, about the untenable pandemic situation, people, and ministry in charge of caring.

5 years ago

365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis

Phil Butler

An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating event nearly 2,000 years before.

5 years ago

At Winter’s End On Crete Witness Instagram’s Spring

Phil Butler

Spring perfection from Crete island, where nature is a song sung in perfect harmony with the spirit of man.

5 years ago

HRADF to Announce Heraklion Port Share Turnover

Phil Butler

HRADF will announce the winners of international tender for the sale of a majority stake in Heraklion Port.

5 years ago

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Crete’s Coast Guard Says It Has Had Enough of Improvised Migration Facilities

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Phil Butler, Writer, Researcher and Cretan at Heart, Dies at 71

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Heraklion Airport Site Is Headed for a Planning Study, but the Big Decision Comes Later

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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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Why Spain Is the Ultimate Villa Destination

2026-10-05 By Manuel Santos

From Andalusian villages to Mediterranean beaches, discover why a Spanish villa offers the perfect mix of freedom, comfort, sunshine and local experiences.

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Crete’s Animal Police Push for Better Treatment of Pets and Working Dogs

2026-10-05 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion’s Animal Protection Police have carried out more than 1,800 inspections as Crete steps up enforcement of animal welfare rules.

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Crete Counts the Cost After Three Days of Torrential Rain

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete begins recovery after three days of torrential rain, flooding and landslides damage roads, farms and infrastructure across the island.

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30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods

2026-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.

4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anogeia in Crete

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete with Epicenter South of Anogeia

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

4.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Anogeia in Rethymno, Crete, early October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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