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5 Perfect Anniversary Destinations for Fall

Phil Butler

It’s time for that anniversary. You’ve thought about places to go for weeks and months. Special places like London, Paris, Shanghai, even Bali. But those places are become cliche, now haven’t they? Just what sort of place is special enough in the Fall?

11 years ago

BOC Aviation Orders $8.8 Billion of Boeing Planes

Aleksandr Shatskih

Boeing has just announced an order from BOC Aviation worth $8.8 billion. According to the news, BOC is to get 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) aircraft making it the largest order ever or the airline.

11 years ago

Air Guitar World Championships 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

For those Baby Boomers out there who remember playing Led Zepplin’s Stairway to Heaven on the guitar, without a guitar, the “Air Guitar World Championships” in Oula, Finland should be on your bucket list.

11 years ago

Palladium Hotel Group Juices Smart Payments

Phil Butler

Palladium Hotel Group has once again upped their guest bracelet game adding smart payment utility with the “Smart Very Important Bracelet” (VIB).

11 years ago

FashionTV Black Sea Model Awards Hit Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The magnificent Mamaia, Romania, beach resort plays host next weekend to one of the best international model competitions this summer. The FashionTV Black Sea Model Awards, where over 40 models will compete, is the fourth in a string of competitions set on the biggest fashion stage in Europe. This year’s competition, which begins August 16th, […]

12 years ago

The Truth of Knossos: Discovering What the Eteocretans Knew

Phil Butler

Entering the site at Knossos for the first time, I was immediately captivated by an unexpected experience. The 70s-ish architecture in the welcome area outside the palace, these too spoke to me from a special place. Knossos, you see, it’s one of those sites one cannot forget, but for mysterious reasons. Let me show you a bit of one of Greece and Crete’s most underestimated treasures, the lost and found Palace of the Minoan civilization.

12 years ago

Balearic Islands Intent on Cleaning Up Sex Tourism Act

Aleksandr Shatskih

The government of the Balearic Islands is saying; “enough is enough” when it comes to cracking down on sex and alcohol tourism. A new ad campaign pushed in the British press claims those islands no longer want the rough and rowdy rep of sexual misconduct and drinking accolades that discolor the beautiful paradise there.

12 years ago

Crete Celebrates Ethnic Music at the Houdetsi Festival

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Houdetsi Festival begins Thursday, August 7 and runs until Sunday, August 10, 2014. It features Cretan, Arabic, Bulgarian, Persian, Indian and Swedish folk music.

12 years ago

Top 15 Things to Do in Tirana

Mihaela Lica Butler

For many travelers, Tirana may not be the first destination of choice, but the Albanian capital has a lot to offer, for a very small budget.

12 years ago

EU Sanctions On Russia Provoke Airline Economics War

Phil Butler

This morning business daily Vedomosti has reported, Russia may begin restricting European airlines from flying over Siberia on Asian routes. The move, if enacted, would imposed crippling costs on some European carriers. To make matters worse, the underlying business infrastructure of all countries will certainly be negatively affected.

12 years ago

hotelBrain and Other Smart Ideas to Transform Greek Hospitality

Phil Butler

hotelBrain, Greece’s largest hotel management company, has taken aim on ramping up the branding and management of existing hotels. With Greek tourism revenues and economies at the forefront of the resurfacing economy there, the marketing company with gray matter shows promise in a land of largely unwired hotels. With some additives, this management firm could […]

12 years ago

Russia’s Dobrolet Airlines in Holding Pattern Over Europe

Phil Butler

The “boomerang effect” of US and EU sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin foretold of may be about to hit Europe travel businesses hard. The newly launched Russian low-cost Russian airline, has been forced to suspend its operations after the European Union (EU) sanctioned the airline over the Ukraine crisis.

12 years ago

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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

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Crete Calls for Review of Samaria Gorge Closure Rules

2026-08-06 By Manuel Santos

Crete is calling for a review of the weather criteria used to close Samaria Gorge, seeking a better balance between visitor safety and access.

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Lasithi Hospitality Businesses Unite Over Tourism, Roadworks, and Rising Costs

2026-08-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Hospitality businesses in Lasithi are calling for action on BOAK roadworks, rising operating costs, and noise regulations affecting tourism.

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New Camera-Equipped Weather Station Installed in Sykologos

2026-08-06 By Manuel Santos

Viannos Municipality and Cretaweather.gr have installed a new weather station with camera in Sykologos, expanding the monitoring network across 10 sites.

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German Tourists Lose €5,000 in Fake Crete Villa Booking Scam

2026-08-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Nine German tourists lost nearly €5,000 after booking a fake luxury villa in Crete. Authorities are expected to investigate the online rental scam.

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Heraklion Hides the Minos Hotel Behind Art Instead of Finishing the Job

2026-08-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The reproductions from Heraklion’s Municipal Art Gallery on the ruins of the former Minos Hotel on 25th August Street deserve admiration.

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