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Sanders Group Acquires Greek Property Management Company

Kostas Raptis

Sanders Group, a major Danish hospitality company, has acquired Greek short-term rental leader Mint Property SA.

1 year ago

Hoteliers Question Digital Labor Card Overtime Data

Kostas Raptis

POX slams the Ministry of Labor, challenging Digital Labor Card overtime data, demanding transparency about calculation methods, and exposing questionable reporting.

1 year ago

BNBator Isn’t Just Another Airbnb Clone [Here’s Why]

Kostas Raptis

BNBator, launched by Andreas Chiou, offers tourists direct, commission-free short-term rentals with transparent pricing.

1 year ago

AirHelp Unveils Free Flight-Tracking App with Real-Time Alerts

Kostas Raptis

AirHelp provides real-time flight updates and alerts, notifies users of compensation eligibility, and offers travel and baggage protection.

1 year ago

Nisyros Geopark Digital Guide Makes Official Debut

Kostas Raptis

On June 17, 2025, officials at the Ministry of Shipping & Island Policy introduced the new Nisyros Geopark Digital Guide.

1 year ago

Best Japan eSIM Options for Tourists in 2025

Kostas Raptis

This guide covers who should use an eSIM for Japan travel, when it’s needed, and how to pick the best eSIM for your next trip.

1 year ago

Air Conditioning’s Hidden Cost: How AI-Based HVAC is Slashing Bills and Emissions

Kostas Raptis

Air conditioning is driving up global energy use and emissions as summers get hotter. Exergio’s CEO, Donatas Karčiauskas, outlines how AI-based HVAC optimisation can reduce power waste.

1 year ago

Using Blockchain in Fintech – Challenges and Benefits

Argophilia Travel News

The financial technology sector has undergone a profound transformation with the rise of digital assets and decentralized systems. To enhance security, efficiency, and transparency, many fintech companies are adopting crypto solutions for fintech projects. As a decentralized ledger technology, blockchain has become a game-changer for financial services by enabling trustless transactions and eliminating intermediaries. Blockchain’s Appeal […]

1 year ago

Sonic Heritage Captures the Sounds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kostas Raptis

Sonic Heritage invites tourists to experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites through immersive audio recordings.

1 year ago

Remote-IT: The First Soundproof Workplace for Digital Nomads Unveiled in Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion unveils its first soundproof workplace for digital nomads at the Youth Center as part of the Remote-IT initiative.

1 year ago

ABI Research: mDLs to Reach 143 Million in the U.S. by 2030

Kostas Raptis

Digital wallet trends: mobile driver’s licenses – expected to climb to 143 million in the U.S. by 2030 – turn U.S. airports into gateways of convenience.

1 year ago

ICAO’s Digital Travel Credential Could Mean the End of Boarding Passes

Kostas Raptis

ICAO launched the Digital Travel Credential to phase out physical boarding passes and manual check-ins with biometric security.

1 year ago

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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.

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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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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

Lasithi Plateau

OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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