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Real Estate

This Stunning Rethymno Home is Listed for €1.6M

Phil Butler

Wade, an impressive contemporary villa in Rethymno, on Crete’s south coast, is listed by Greece Sotheby’s International Realty for €1.6M

3 years ago

A Luxurious Villa in Apokoronas Offers Stunning Views and More

Phil Butler

A luxurious 259 sqm seafront villa in Plaka Village, Apokoronas, Crete lists for only €1.2M, and offers unbelievable views of Souda Bay.

3 years ago

Stunning Crete Hotel Outside Chania Lists for € 1,500,000

Phil Butler

A Cretan guesthouse at the traditional village of Apokoronas affords stunning views, quiet, and traditional Crete living for € 1.5M.

3 years ago

Villa Chiara on Mykonos Is the Epitome of Cycladic Living

Phil Butler

Villa Chiara truly captures the essence of Greek island living. Listed for €4,750,000 by Greece Sotheby’s International Realty.  

3 years ago

Kalamaki Beach Property Offers Unique Value Proposition

Phil Butler

A stunning villa on the front beach at Kalamaki, offers space, amazing views of the Gulf of Mesara, and every convenience.

3 years ago

Villa Freya – Own Your Forever Crete Home

Phil Butler

Villa Freya is a stunning villa set on over 3 acres of manicured nature overlooking Elounda and Spinalonga Island.

3 years ago

Five Unforgettable Greece Rentals from Sotheby’s

Phil Butler

A selection of amazing holiday rentals from Sotheby’s International Realty Greece. Now is the time to book the family vacation in Greece.

3 years ago

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Featured Stories

€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

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Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

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

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

strong tourism season

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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