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Greece Shines at Opening of IHF Beach Handball World Championships

Phil Butler

Yesterday, the 2022 IHF Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball World Championship got underway at the Karteros Beach Sports Center on Crete.

4 years ago

Croatia Men and Spain Women Snatch Youth Beach Handball World Titles

Phil Butler

Yesterday at Karteros, Crete, Croatia and Spain won our over tough teams from Brazil and Netherlands to become the 2022 World Champions.

4 years ago

And You’re not Vacationing on Crete, Because?

Phil Butler

Here are the only 8 reasons we figure you’re not already on vacation on Crete Island, Greece’s biggest touristic paradise.

4 years ago

Crete’s 2022 Summer: Already Burning With Fun

Phil Butler

Crete is already buzzing with travelers intent on experiencing a summer to remember. Here are a few of them at “bucket list” Crete places.

4 years ago

What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?

Phil Butler

We must look into our past, perhaps at the mysterious Keftiu, to search for the ideal path for our society.

4 years ago

The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

Phil Butler

They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.

4 years ago

Visit Greece – The Nation That Put the Elderly Last In A Crisis

Phil Butler

The Greek leadership marginalized the at risk early on in the COVID pandemic in favor of restarting tourism. Now, feeble and afraid, the elderly are forced to get shots.

4 years ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group Fumbles Sustainable Hospitality Message

Phil Butler

Andreas Metaxas is rebranding his hotels business as game changing sustainable. But, Greek hoteliers seem confused about definitions.

4 years ago

Hashtag #Heraklion: Ready for Shaky Christmas 2021

Phil Butler

Christmas 2021 in Heraklion won’t be anything like it was in the past. Too much has changed. But one sliver of hope remains. The promise.

4 years ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Crete Now?

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 threatens your health, therefore it is not safe to travel to Crete now. Know before you must travel to Crete:

4 years ago

Greece Braces for Omicron COVID-19 Strains

Phil Butler

Greece is in a particularly vulnerable situation vaccination wise, should the new Omicron strains reach the vulnerable population.

4 years ago

Black Friday Deals That Make Great Christmas Gifts for Travelers

Mihaela Lica Butler

With Black Friday deals just a stretch away, you are probably already preparing a budget to buy smart tech for your home and Christmas gifts for your loved ones. While COVID-19 still limits how, when, and where we travel, these Black Friday deals make great Christmas gifts for travel buffs.  To find the top Black […]

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Featured Stories

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

Special Olympics Kayaking Games AI illustration

Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

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.

Lovage, The Kitchen of Venus

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

granny smith

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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