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Variant Delta – What If Greece’s Tourism Oracles Are Wrong?

Phil Butler

In the UK the Delta variant of the coronavirus threatens everything reclaimed by key vaccine strategies. Is Greece next?

5 years ago

Crete’s Businesses With An “Instagram Vibe” Going On

Phil Butler

A selection of Instagram shares from businesses on Crete that have help express the Cretan vibe through their photos.

5 years ago

Greece Closer to Issuing Visas This Summer for Digital Nomads

Phil Butler

The Greek government is looking to offer visas to digital nomads who have the capability of working remotely anywhere in the world.

5 years ago

A Crete 2021 Tourism Season Instagram Reconnaissance [May 30]

Phil Butler

The 2021 tourism season on Crete has opened but so far there don’t seem to be too many tourists on the island. Here’s the Instagram intel.

5 years ago

Does Greece Brand Even Need a Tourism Ministry?

Phil Butler

Greece’s tourism ministry had dozens of media outlets pimping the country’s reopening to tourists this month. But is the hype necessary?

5 years ago

Drive to Save University of Sheffield Archaeology Goes Viral

Phil Butler

News the University of Sheffield may close down its archaeology school has shocked archaeologists and students worldwide.

5 years ago

Greece In Prayer Mode Over 2021 Tourism Dice Roll

Phil Butler

The reality of Greece’s 2021 tourism restart begins to sink in. Chances are, this season will end up no better than 2020.

5 years ago

Return to Margarites and Keramion On a Quest for Simple Perfection

Phil Butler

Our search for Minoan ceramic perfection takes us back to Margarites Village and the amazing workshop Keramion.

5 years ago

On the Ropes – TUI Must Have a Win in 2021 or Else

Phil Butler

TUI stocks are really in the toilet now on news that fears about COVID-19 variants have dampened traveler enthusiasm.

5 years ago

The Keftiu Legend: When Peace Swayed All Creatures

Phil Butler

Knowledge of the Keftiu, the place, and the people said to have been the “nail that held up the world,” may reveal the path humanity missed.

5 years ago

Greece Summer 2021: Let the Big Gamble Sink In

Phil Butler

Greece’s Tourism Minister says Greece will be on the UK’s “Green List” soon, but will it be too late for that Greece summer to remember?

5 years ago

Greece’s Tourism Gamble Could Be the Biggest Bust in History

Phil Butler

Is Greece’s tourism restart about to be the biggest flop in history, or will last-minute bookings rescue the COVID stricken economy?

5 years ago

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Featured Stories

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€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

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

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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.

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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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