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Greece Celebrates Freedom But Corporate Tourism Tyranny Is On the Rise

Phil Butler

Greeks celebrate 200 years of freedom from Ottoman bondage, at a moment when international corporations create tourism slavery.

5 years ago

Today Marks 200 Years of Greek Independence from Ottoman Rule!

Phil Butler

Today, March 25, 2021, marks the 200th anniversary of Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire and the birth of a new nation.

5 years ago

Greek Hospitality Makes the Big Pandemic Adjustment

Phil Butler

The pandemic has caused paradigm shifts in many industries. Here in Greece, hospitality businesses are rethinking guest expectations.

5 years ago

Sissi Archaeological Project to Move Forward in 2021

Phil Butler

The Sissi Archaeological Project moves forward in 2021 unearthing the secrets of the Minoans.

5 years ago

Greek Hoteliers and Politicians Launch ACME Rocket PR Campaign

Phil Butler

Greek political and business leadership launches cartoonish tourism PR campaign in the midst of record COVID-19 cases.

5 years ago

TUI’s Greece Bookings Skyrocket – Greeks Only Want Their Lives Back

Phil Butler

With the pandemic still ravaging Greece’s citizens and the country’s economy, foreign business interests seem to be calling all the shots (pun intended).

5 years ago

Boris Johnson Travel Advisory – Give Up the Marbles or Stay Home

Phil Butler

British PM Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles. So, Johnson should never visit Greece again.

5 years ago

A Statement About Greece Tourism, COVID, the Vaccine, and Patience

Phil Butler

A candid statement from the editor of Argo Travel News, about the untenable pandemic situation, people, and ministry in charge of caring.

5 years ago

365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis

Phil Butler

An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating event nearly 2,000 years before.

5 years ago

Greece Launches Restructure Process – Families Businesses On the Brink

Phil Butler

Greece is instituting a new restructuring process for businesses in debt. SMEs question the scope of the Athens initiative.

5 years ago

At Winter’s End On Crete Witness Instagram’s Spring

Phil Butler

Spring perfection from Crete island, where nature is a song sung in perfect harmony with the spirit of man.

5 years ago

Crete’s Governor Invites World Professionals to Work from Paradise

Phil Butler

Crete invites the world’s digital nomads to move to the island to work and live in paradise.

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

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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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