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More Reasons to Move to Incredible Crete for Good

Phil Butler

Winter’s arrived on Incredible Crete, and now the natural beauty of Greece’s biggest island glows from underneath cloudy skies.

4 years ago

With Sea Level On the Rise Greece Envisions a Thousand Cruise Ships

Phil Butler

What will it take for Greece’s decision makers to stop paying lip service to sustainable tourism for the future?

4 years ago

Stories From Keftiu: The Rhadamanthys Precedent

Phil Butler

A first in a series of stories (chapters) from the myth and reality of the land the ancients called Keftiu.

5 years ago

World Vegan Day with Cretan Vegan Dishes

Mihaela Lica Butler

Here are some essential Cretan vegan dishes to mark the 77th World Vegan Day this year. Do you have any favorites?

5 years ago

A Legacy of Courage: What “Oxi Day” Means to the World

Phil Butler

Today, the world celebrates “Oxi Day” and a time not so long ago when a few stood against the mightiest army ever assembled.

5 years ago

Keftiu Myth As the Source of Both Legends and Facts

Phil Butler

Keftiu, or Caphtor to biblical scholars, may have been the source of many of our legends, and beliefs. What part of Keftiu myth is real?

5 years ago

Evidence Of the Silver Cord Winding Through the Heart of Crete

Phil Butler

Crete is a place where invisible bonds amplify the soul of the place. A network of people here are connected by silver threads or roots.

5 years ago

A Lord Of the Mountain Mists: Alexandros Roniotis, A Small God of Crete

Phil Butler

Teacher, adventurer, husband, father, innovator, nature lover, Alexandros Roniotis loves Crete. Here is a true sMall God of Crete.

5 years ago

Take a Social Media Lesson from Crete’s Crumb Healthy Living

Phil Butler

A lesson from Crumb Healthy Living on Crete in the lost public relations art of reciprocity. Marketing has led us astray, here’s how.

5 years ago

Greece Hospitality Decisionmakers Fist Bump “Sustainability” Some More

Phil Butler

Greek hoteliers and hospitality stakeholders have been pumping sustainability for all it’s worth for years now. And there’s no sign of letup.

5 years ago

Farewell Lovefoodish: Crete Will Miss Your Bright Smile Til Next Time

Phil Butler

Our sweet friend Marina (Lovefoodish) has left Incredible Crete for her home in Switzerland. Farewell dear friend.

5 years ago

More Of Love, Dignity, and Live Among the sMall Gods of Crete

Phil Butler

A profile of another of the sMall Gods of Crete, a son who would not only hold up his father, but the man’s dignity as well.

5 years ago

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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

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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

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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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