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AEGEAN – Oracle Cloud CX Partnership Elevates the Customer Experience

Kostas Raptis

AEGEAN Airlines used Oracle Cloud CX to centralize data and improve personalized travel experiences for millions of passengers.

1 year ago

Modern Tech for the Venetian Walls of Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.

1 year ago

Heraklion Civil Protection Gets Drones for 2025 Wildfire Safety

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Civil Protection gears up for the 2025 fire season with drones and specialised training for municipal teams in progress.

1 year ago

Yanolja and Google Cloud Partner to Revolutionise Travel with AI

Kostas Raptis

Yanolja and Google Cloud’s collaboration is shaping personalised travel experiences and automating travel enterprise operations worldwide.

1 year ago

mAiGreece AI Travel App Shines at MWC Barcelona 2025

Kostas Raptis

mAiGreece, introduced by Dimitris Papastergiou in partnership with industry leaders, transforms tourism in Greece with AI-driven services.

1 year ago

SUNRATE and Atlas Partner for Innovative Travel Payments

Kostas Raptis

SUNRATE and Atlas unveiled their partnership at ITB Berlin 2025, tackling payment challenges in travel distribution.

1 year ago

Cendyn Brings AI to Hotel Data Analytics

Kostas Raptis

Cendyn launches its AI-backed CRM Analytics and revives Knowland in Europe to help hotels access real-time data, drive business decisions, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

1 year ago

CREAMARE: 3D Meets Gamification in Underwater Heritage Exploration

Kostas Raptis

CREAMARE combines gamification and 3D tech, engaging users in protecting the Mediterranean’s underwater cultural heritage.

1 year ago

Roch Dog Redefines Pet-Friendly Hotels with AI Certification Engine

Kostas Raptis

Roch Dog uses AI to review and rank pet-friendly hotels worldwide. Its platform creates transparency and rewards dog-friendly accommodations.

1 year ago

RoomPriceGenie Secures $75M for Global Expansion

Kostas Raptis

RoomPriceGenie gets a $75M investment from Five Elms Capital to fuel worldwide growth and tech advancements.

1 year ago

NERITES Uses Robots to Safeguard Underwater Cultural Heritage

Kostas Raptis

The €3.9M NERITES project (2024-2026) pioneers robotic and sensory technologies to preserve underwater cultural heritage.

1 year ago

PR in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology: A Guide to Staying Relevant

Kostas Raptis

Hospitality professionals can adapt to AI technology with actionable insights, expert tips, and PR strategies that work.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

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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

Nikos Kazantzakis airport site AI illustration

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.

Sitia dog rescue firefighters

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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