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TripAdvisor: Greece Popularity On Upswing

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to Anna Rufo, head of display sales at TripAdvisor, more people now use the world famous review site to book their vacations to Greece, than ever.

9 years ago

Business in Athens: Day One of Five

Phil Butler

The first increment of a reflection on a five-day business excursion to the masterpiece, the legend, the reality of one of the oldest cities on Earth, wonderful Athens, Greece. Here’s what business is like in Greece’s capital.

9 years ago

Olive Green Hotel: Greece’s First Truly Eco-Friendly Stay

Phil Butler

The brand new Olive Green Hotel has just opened in Heraklion, Crete.

9 years ago

Crete Welcomes Russian Cosmonauts – Honors Yuri Gagarin

Aleksandr Shatskih

If there ever were a more rigorous, dangerous, and demanding profession, the role of a cosmonaut is surely mission critical. News this week Russian ISS crewmembers Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka are ending 172 days in space on Crete, it says a lot about the healing powers of our favorite island.

9 years ago

Crete’s Ecotourism: Three Natural Legends Surfacing

Phil Butler

Crete is an ecotourism wonderland of surprising majesty, and the paradise Greek isle is also home to come of Europe’s best agro-ecotouristic retreats. Here’s a pristine selection of three.

9 years ago

Crete’s Best Resorts: Volume One

Phil Butler

Argo Travel News has done dozens of reports on the touristic value of Crete, our staff and affiliates love the island just that much. However, we have yet to do a roundup of the best all around resorts set on this majestic paradise. Here’s a the short bucket list of luxury and even economical vacation wonders, in the land where the Minoans once ruled.

10 years ago

Mission to Crete: Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko Tests Philoxenia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Yuri Malenchenko (54) is at the new Cretan resort Anemos Luxury Grand Resort recouping from 6 months aboard the international space station, according to the news from Chania province.

10 years ago

On Greece Tourism Amidst the Refugee Crisis

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece has always been on of the most popular holiday destinations on our planet. This fact certainly helps the country, even amidst many the current crisis situation. However mass media coverage of the refugee situation has discouraged Greek tourism, in more ways than one, as no one wants to spend a holiday in the middle of upheaval. Despite all the tragedy and distraction though, there is actually no better time to visit Greece. Here are some facts that many mainstream media outlets do not take note of.

10 years ago

Interrail & Attica Group Connect on Super Economy for Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Interrail Greek Island Pass is a product of the train services of Greece in cooperation with the Attica Group ferries, which gives tourists of this wonderful country the chance to travel via ferry to 27 Greek islands, and many more using the 30% discount on other islands in the Aegean sea. This allows travelers to cheaply access the beautiful Greek isles at respectable prices.

10 years ago

Russians Spend Billions at Greece Duty Free Shops

Aleksandr Shatskih

In 2015, Russian tourists spent some €30 million euros in the duty free shops at the airports of Greece. According to a report the General Director of the Greek Hellenic Duty Free Shops, George Velentzas went on to project an even better year this year.

10 years ago

All This Week Cyclists Ride In the Tour of Crete

Phil Butler

Running all this week on, Tour of Crete is a six stage cycling event that covers some 600 kilometers of some of the most beautiful and rugged landscape in Europe. The trek which began last Sunday will culminate this Friday in Heraklion.

10 years ago

Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete opens in Greece

Aleksandr Shatskih

Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is proudly announcing the opening of their second hotel in Greece. Located on the northern seaside of the largest and mythical Greek island, Crete, the Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete is a picturesque getaway and a true oasis on the Emerald Bay of Milatos.

10 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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Crete Calls for Review of Samaria Gorge Closure Rules

2026-08-06 By Manuel Santos

Crete is calling for a review of the weather criteria used to close Samaria Gorge, seeking a better balance between visitor safety and access.

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Lasithi Hospitality Businesses Unite Over Tourism, Roadworks, and Rising Costs

2026-08-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Hospitality businesses in Lasithi are calling for action on BOAK roadworks, rising operating costs, and noise regulations affecting tourism.

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New Camera-Equipped Weather Station Installed in Sykologos

2026-08-06 By Manuel Santos

Viannos Municipality and Cretaweather.gr have installed a new weather station with camera in Sykologos, expanding the monitoring network across 10 sites.

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German Tourists Lose €5,000 in Fake Crete Villa Booking Scam

2026-08-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Nine German tourists lost nearly €5,000 after booking a fake luxury villa in Crete. Authorities are expected to investigate the online rental scam.

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Heraklion Hides the Minos Hotel Behind Art Instead of Finishing the Job

2026-08-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The reproductions from Heraklion’s Municipal Art Gallery on the ruins of the former Minos Hotel on 25th August Street deserve admiration.

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