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Dogs Fly First: BARK Unveils Dog-Friendly Flights Launching May 2024

Mihaela Lica Butler

BARK Air launches in May 2024, offering a unique travel experience designed specifically for dogs.

2 years ago

TUI UK Adds 70,000 Seats for Greece in 2025

Iorgos Pappas

TUI, the world’s largest tour operator, 345,000 flight seats will be available for the company’s 2025 summer schedule.

2 years ago

Air Malta Closes After 50 Years

Iorgos Pappas

Air Malta is replaced by KM Malta Airlines, a new airline that pays tribute to its predecessor by adopting the IATA code “KM.”

2 years ago

UK Travelers Click Jet2.com for Crete Getaways

Iorgos Pappas

Jet2.com has flight and vacation deals for UK travellers that seem too good to be true. Flights to Crete are as low as £61pp.

2 years ago

A Look at the Distinctly Delta Uniform Collection

Mihaela Lica Butler

Delta Airlines, in partnership with GPS Apparel by Gap Inc., has launched the Distinctly Delta Uniform Collection.

2 years ago

Aegean Airlines Introduces 4th Daily Athens-London Flight

Iorgos Pappas

Exciting news! Aegean Airlines has just introduced a new daily flight to and from London.

2 years ago

Alaska Airlines Announces Cloud Cruiser IPA

Victoria Udrea

Alaska Airlines is introducing its Cloud Cruiser IPA custom craft beer, brewed exclusively for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing

2 years ago

Delta Path-of-totality Flights to Watch the Great American Eclipse from 30,000 Feet

Iorgos Pappas

The Delta Path-of-totality Flights will enable passengers to observe the Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024 from 30000 feet.

2 years ago

FREE* Seats Campaign by AirAsia Launches

Kostas Raptis

AirAsia Group announced the launch of its much anticipated FREE* Seats Campaign today ‒ the first for 2024.

2 years ago

Air Arabia Begins Sharjah-Athens Direct Flights in June

Kostas Raptis

4 weekly Air Arabia flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Athens International Airport

2 years ago

Turkish Airlines Launches TK Wallet Payment Solution

Iorgos Pappas

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members can activate TK Wallet to access exclusive benefits, make payments, and retrieve refunds.

2 years ago

Finnair or Thin-air: Is it OK to Weigh Travellers?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Finnair is now making headlines for weighing passengers at the gate. 

2 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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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

2026-08-21 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits at high risk Level 3.

Crete safety news

Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

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21st Traffic Fatality of 2026 Claims a 21-Year-Old in Rethymno

2026-08-20 By Victoria Udrea

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a taxi in Rethymno, pushing Crete’s 2026 road death toll beyond 20 amid renewed safety concerns.

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Crete Hotels Are 100% Full, and So Are Their Employees

2026-08-20 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion hotels are at 100% capacity, but staff are trapped in endless 20-day contracts, doing three jobs at once, and being told to forget to clock in.

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Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

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