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11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas

Manuel Santos

Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.

3 months ago

Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

Iorgos Pappas

Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.

3 months ago

WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030

Mihaela Lica Butler

WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually.

3 months ago

Apollo Hills Reaches Major Construction Milestone on the Athens Riviera

Arthur Butler

The €200 million development on the Athens Riviera is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The physical framework of the Athens Riviera’s newest luxury residential project has officially taken shape. Hines, the international real estate investment and development firm, announced the completion of the structural frame for Apollo Hills. Located in […]

3 months ago

North Aegean Launches €8 Million Funding Programme for Tourism and Agri-Food Businesses

Iorgos Pappas

The North Aegean Region announced an €8 million funding action for tourism and agricultural processing.

3 months ago

Greece Extends Deadline for 22-Airport Concession as Investor Interest Grows

Kostas Raptis

The deadline to express interest in the 40-year concession of 22 regional Greek airports moved from June 30 to August 20.

3 months ago

Greek Government Says Ferry Ticket Prices Will Remain Stable

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Greece’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs says ferry ticket prices will remain at 2024 and 2025 levels despite ongoing international pressure on fuel costs.

3 months ago

Trivago Apologizes and Removes Disputed AI Video Following Santorini Complaint

Victoria Udrea

Trivago removed a disputed AI-generated promotional video and apologized after Santorini hoteliers accused the platform of misleading travelers.

3 months ago

Nafplio Sets a Standard with Organized Street Music on the Beachfront

Iorgos Pappas

Nafplio has organized a rotating schedule for street musicians along the waterfront, keeping the atmosphere lively while maintaining order

3 months ago

Bus Strike Exposes Urgent Need for Coordinated Tourism Management in Santorini

Iorgos Pappas

The recent cruise ship strike in Santorini has sparked a heated debate over passenger management. Is the new 70-30 port rule realistic for bus operators?

3 months ago

Greece and the UK Ink Five-Year Tourism MoU

Iorgos Pappas

Greece and the UK have signed their first official tourism MoU. Learn what this five-year partnership means for sustainable growth and incoming UK visitor trends.

3 months ago

Rizes Gastro Taverna Presents A Gastronomic Voyage Through Santorini

Victoria Udrea

On July 7, 2026, Rizes Gastro Taverna in Fira presents an exclusive six-course food and wine pairing event featuring Santo Wines.

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Featured Stories

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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.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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.

Large Water Leak Reported Near Gavalochori Cemetery

Large Water Leak Reported Between Villa Rosaria and Gavalochori Cemetery

2026-10-29 By Arthur Butler

A large water leak has been reported between Villa Rosaria and Gavalochori Cemetery. Drivers should approach the affected road with caution.

Viannos road accident

Crash Reported on Viannos to Heraklion Road Near Mesi Junction

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

A van crashed near the Mesi junction on the Viannos-Heraklion road, where falling rocks and slippery pavement are being considered as factors.

Talos 2026

Heraklion to Host International Rescue Exercise With Teams From Four Countries

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will host TALOS 2026, an international rescue exercise with teams from Greece, Malta, Romania and Cyprus and five rescue dogs.

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