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A Big 2020 Tourism Fix: Stopping the Infodemic With Transparency

Phil Butler

In the midst of what’s become a first-ever, “Infodemic” shouldn’t our leaders be educating travelers about the real dangers of 2019-nCoV?

6 years ago

The Last Priest of Poseidon

Phil Butler

For Plato the island of Atlantis was Poseidon’s domain. Here on Crete the gods are still at play.

6 years ago

Aeon Candia Maris: A Step Above Sublime in Paradise

Phil Butler

The Aeon Candia Maris resort on Amoudara Beach in Heraklion, is the perfect blend of classical and new age wellness rolled into one.

6 years ago

Crete’s Ancient Sunken City of Olus Gives Up More Secrets

Phil Butler

Underwater excavations off Crete island are revealing more facts about the sunken city of Olous, off Elounda.

6 years ago

Crete 2020 Vacations: The Best of Amazing Agia Pelagia

Argophilia Travel News

With most people already planning for their 2020 vacations, now seems to be about the right time to start booking those stays on Crete island.

6 years ago

Crete Island: A Destination with a Celestial Potential

Phil Butler

A look at the tremendous potential of sustainable Crete hospitality and tourism with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts.

6 years ago

Crete’s Stunning New Archaeological Museum of Mesara Opens

Phil Butler

Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and other officials open the new Archaeological Museum of Mesara.

6 years ago

An Empyrean Whisper: The Fate of the Mysterious Minoans

Phil Butler

Beyond the science, the religion and the spirit of the Minoans speak of an unimaginable Utopia lost, and the fate of the Minoans.

6 years ago

More Rumors, Legends, and Myths of Crete

Phil Butler

One of the most interesting legends of Greece is the story of the daughter of one of the Cretan Curetes (Korybantes), that of Crete (Cres).

6 years ago

Riddle of the Throne of Knossos: A Codec for Good and Evil

Phil Butler

What you are about to read will hopefully shed new light on Knossos and those ancient inhabitants of Crete known as the Minoans.

6 years ago

Hays Travel Snaps Up All Thomas Cook Shops in Time for Christmas

Phil Butler

Hayes Travel has bought up all 555 Thomas Cook shops within the UK comes as great news to the fallen travel company’s employees.

6 years ago

Greece’s Tourism Geniuses: Still Swimming Upstream

Phil Butler

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and other tourism geniuses in Greece continue losing their collective minds over Airbnb’s successes.

6 years ago

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Featured Stories

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

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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

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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

Crete storms Tuesday

Storms Expected Tuesday in Crete

2026-10-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces rain and thunderstorms from Sunday, with stronger storms Tuesday and northerly winds strengthening Wednesday.

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Body of Man Recovered From Sea East of Gavdos

2026-10-25 By Manuel Santos

A man’s body was recovered from the sea east of Gavdos by a Frontex vessel and taken to Chora Sfakion. His identity remains unknown.

Crete Road Deaths

Crete Recorded 238 Road Deaths Between 2020 and 2025

2026-10-25 By Argophilia Travel News

ELSTAT data cited by Nea Kriti records 238 road deaths in Crete between 2020 and 2025, with Heraklion reporting the highest number.

Greek National Tourism Organization Melbourne

GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

Dance World Cup Greece

Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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