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EU Citizens! Time to Give Ursula von der Leyen the All-Important “WTF?”

Phil Butler

If the vaccines don’t arrive soon, Greece will be out of the tourism business for 2021 and beyond. But the wider news is far worse.

5 years ago

Heraklion in Other Words and Pictures: Our Special Home

Phil Butler

More of the moments and treasures about Heraklion, captured and shared via Instagram. This unique city has a beauty all its own.

5 years ago

Heart of a Lion: The Harsh Reality of Entrepreneurship

Phil Butler

The following is from Thomas Magnuson – co-founder and CEO of Magnuson Hotels, one of my best friends, and the smartest man I know.

5 years ago

February On Crete: Unexpected Chill Season Bliss From Paradise

Phil Butler

A series of Instagram shares that reflects an unexpected aspect of Crete travel value. Winter on Greece’s biggest island is magic too.

5 years ago

TUI Wishing On April for “Pent Up” Travel Jitters to Take Effect

Phil Butler

Tour giant TUI’s net debt has ballooned to 7.2 billion euros during this pandemic, and the company is despate to reboot operations in Spring.

5 years ago

The Last Priest of Poseidon: Chapter One – The Gate

Phil Butler

Is is said, that Keftiu, the island of the dead, hides a portal to the afterlife. The last priest of a god, tells a modern tale of adventure.

5 years ago

Look Here – Then Fly to Crete – Maybe for Forever

Phil Butler

Crete is one of those places most travelers never want to leave once they visit. Here’s some reasons why.

5 years ago

Why Travelers Have Resorted to “Search Escapism”

Phil Butler

Since the start of the global pandemic, travelers have turned to something called “search escapism” in order to build a fantasy reality.

5 years ago

Travel & Hospitality Doomsday Report: A “No Way Back” Scenario Part I

Phil Butler

What if there is no way back as hospitality and tourism recovery evangelists suggest? Should be be looking at other contingencies?

5 years ago

Tsoutsouras: A Cretan Experience No Legend Can Capture

Phil Butler

In Tsoutsouras, in southern Crete, theres more legend, experiences, and myth than any tourist can take in.

5 years ago

Epigraphy Specialist Furthers Minoan Linear A Decipherment

Phil Butler

A Cambridge specialist in Mycenaean epigraphy has brought us one step closer to deciphering the language of the mysterious Minoans.

5 years ago

Knossos Impressions: Beneath the Ruined Columns of Paradise

Mihaela Lica Butler

Knossos, the ancient seat of a peaceful empire, has lost none of its charm, mysticism, or power over the centuries.

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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