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200 Small Mountain Hotels for Sale Across Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Around 200 small family-run hotels are for sale in Greece’s mountain destinations, with diaspora buyers showing strong interest amid rising costs and seasonal challenges.

10 months ago

Greece Ranked No. 1 Retirement Destination for 2026

Iorgos Pappas

While Greeks are still debating grocery bills and electricity prices, the rest of the world has reached a clear conclusion: Greece is the best place on Earth to retire in 2026. According to International Living, Greece has officially taken the No. 1 spot worldwide as a retirement destination, comfortably overtaking long-time favorites like Portugal and […]

10 months ago

A Tragic Winter Ascent: Four Hikers Dead in the Vardousia Mountains

Manuel Santos

Four experienced mountaineers were found buried under an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains after a Christmas Day ascent.

10 months ago

Greece’s Tourism Money Is Growing — Here Is What That Actually Means

Argophilia Travel News

New data from the Bank of Greece shows rising tourism revenues and visitor numbers in 2025, underlining tourism’s key role in the economy.

10 months ago

Cruise Fee Funding Flows to Crete’s Municipalities

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan municipalities received state funding from Greece’s cruise passenger fee, with Heraklion and Chania ranking high nationally.

10 months ago

Greece’s Rail Upgrade Signals a New Era for Travel and Tourism

Arthur Butler

Greece orders 23 new electric trains with a 2027 deadline, introducing digital oversight, faster routes, and rail connections that could reshape travel and tourism nationwide.

10 months ago

Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas

Arthur Butler

Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.

10 months ago

Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026

Arthur Butler

Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal.

10 months ago

€2.4 Million Released to Regions to Fight Livestock Pox

Manuel Santos

€2.4 million goes to regions for sheep and goat pox management, a move that also protects rural tourism and food supply chains.

10 months ago

Restored Palace of Pella, Birthplace of Alexander the Great, Reopens to Visitors

Iorgos Pappas

The Palace of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, returns to the public after major restoration works.

10 months ago

Christmas Dinner in Greece Gets Up to 20% More Expensive in 2025

Arthur Butler

Rising meat and dessert prices push the cost of Greece’s Christmas table up to 20% in 2025, affecting households, restaurants, and holiday travelers.

10 months ago

Athens Roads Are Under New AI Surveillance

Kostas Raptis

Driving in Athens just changed. AI traffic cameras are recording speeding, phone use, and red-light violations. Drivers should expect fines.

10 months 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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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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