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Letter From Arkalochori: Prayer for a Dawning Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

A touching and inspirational letter from earthquake struck Arkalochori village in the heart of Crete island.

5 years ago

Crete Hit for Second Consecutive Day by Severe 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Phil Butler

Crete is rocked for the second consecutive day by a severe earthquake of 5.3 magnitude as aftershocks from yesterday increase in intensity.

5 years ago

The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor

Phil Butler

Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.

5 years ago

In Search of Keftiu: The Shimmery New Explanation

Phil Butler

A new theory about the people referred to as the “Keftiu” emerges. What if their level of control and access to their island was supreme?

5 years ago

Cretan Hound Recognition Shows Scheduled on Crete

Phil Butler

September 11th and 12th, Cretan Hounds will be presented to be recognized by the Kennel Club of Greece at Ano Archanes and Agios Nikolaos.

5 years ago

Greeks – Get Vaccinated Now, Not for the Schmuck Politicians, for All of Us

Phil Butler

Greeks, get vaccinated. Not for the Schmuck Politicians who have fumbled on COVID. For all of us subject to new more deadly variants.

5 years ago

Post-pandemic Recovery Strategies for Greek Hoteliers

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 hit the global economy hard, and most industries will suffer its effects for a long time. This is particularly true in small countries, which depend largely on niche incomes like travel and hospitality. For example, Greek hoteliers already face the hardships of closed doors and empty rooms.  According to Statista, the total contribution of […]

5 years ago

Read This If You Care About the Greece of Tomorrow

Phil Butler

If the Greece of tomorrow is to retain the same touristic value it enjoys today, a more sustainable model must be created.

5 years ago

Why Hotel Websites Need a Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Platform

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hotel websites need a solid CRO program to improve the user experience until website visitors book rooms or take other actions that lead to more direct online sales and a higher ROI.

5 years ago

Still More Incredible Crete Instagram Magic From 2021

Phil Butler

More Crete wonders from shares on Instagram. From Amari to Falasarna, and beyond, Crete is just incredible.

5 years ago

Greece’s Mitsotakis Apologizes For “Somebody” Letting His Country Burn

Phil Butler

As Greece wildfires destroy his country, Greece’s Prime Minister apologizes for governmental failures. Meanwhile, firefighters battle the blazes.

5 years ago

Armageddon 2021: Welcome to Greece

Phil Butler

COVID, the waves, the Delta variant, heat waves, wildfires, mediocre leaders, Greece is set for Armageddon.

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

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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