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Naxos Expands Agro-Tourism Network

Victoria Udrea

On Naxos, farms welcome visitors as the island expands its agro-tourism offerings, combining agriculture with travel.

11 months ago

Santorini Authenticity Year Marketing Costs Revealed

Kostas Raptis

Santorini’s €1 million-plus digital campaign reveal shows how “authenticity” is sold — budget, reality, and what visitors experience.

11 months ago

Geological Tour of Nea Kameni and the Santorini Caldera – Sunday, 16 November 2025

Argophilia Travel News

Geothira and IMPHS host a free geological tour of Nea Kameni and the Santorini caldera on 16 November 2025.

11 months ago

Athens Launches Free Guided Tours Through Its Historic Neighborhoods

Argophilia Travel News

Athens offers free guided tours of historical sites, archaeological sites, museums, cultural and art spaces of the city.

11 months ago

Hotels Across Greece Turn to Solar Energy

Kostas Raptis

Greek hotels are turning to solar energy to beat rising power costs and meet eco-tourism demand. Experts predict 40% will be partly solar-powered by 2026.

11 months ago

Rhodes International Airport Expansion Nears Completion

Kostas Raptis

Rhodes airport upgrades reach final phase as runway reconstruction and capacity expansion shape the island’s shoulder-season growth.

11 months ago

Because Nobody’s Heard of Santorini Yet

Mihaela Lica Butler

In case anyone missed it, Greece has launched yet another campaign to remind the world that Santorini exists — this time over lunch in London.

11 months ago

When Beef Becomes a Luxury in Greece

Victoria Udrea

With beef prices up 50% in a year, classic Greek dishes grow costlier. Locals and tourists alike feel the pinch as rural tavernas rethink tradition.

11 months ago

Olympus Riviera Takes Its Burger to Philoxenia

Iorgos Pappas

Pieria’s tourism body joins Philoxenia 2025 in Thessaloniki, serving up burgers, bikes, and big promises for the Olympus Riviera brand.

11 months ago

Greece Opens New Tourism Office in Australia

Iorgos Pappas

Greece launches a new office in Melbourne to strengthen Greece’s brand and attract Australian travelers year-round.

11 months ago

Restoring Faith and Stone in the Heart of Astypalaia

Victoria Udrea

The Greek Culture Ministry invests €500,000 in the restoration of three Early Christian monuments in Astypalaia’s Analipsi area, revealing the island’s hidden Byzantine identity by 2027.

11 months ago

German Tour Operators Say Greece Is Getting Too Expensive for Holidays

Mihaela Lica Butler

German tour operators warn that Greece is becoming a luxury destination as hotel prices surge.

11 months 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.

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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