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Airlines

Kalamata and Crete Get More Summer Flights

Manuel Santos

Jet2 announced early Summer 2026 season flights to Kalamata and Crete, starting April. More options for Easter getaways and sunny escapes.

1 year ago

Volotea Leaves Athens Airport Base But Keeps Flights Running

Manuel Santos

Volotea ends its Athens base operations after six years but keeps flights running. Learn about its plans and the impact on travellers.

1 year ago

Turkish Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to Benghazi

Iorgos Pappas

Turkish Airlines reconnects with Benghazi, offering flights three times weekly starting January 2025.

1 year ago

Bulgaria Air Introduces Direct Flights to Grenoble in 2025

Argophilia Travel News

Bulgaria Air starts direct flights between Sofia and Grenoble in January 2025, connecting Bulgarian travellers to the French Alps.

1 year ago

Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd Named GSA for Animawings in Cyprus

Argophilia Travel News

Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Romania’s Animawings in Cyprus. Animawings will commence direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest in March 2025, offering three weekly connections on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Strategic Partnership Cyprus Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd, a company specializing in airline and tourism management, will oversee all […]

1 year ago

Ryanair Pushes for Restrictions on Alcohol Sales in Airports

Manuel Santos

Ryanair urges EU action on airport alcohol limits following a €15,000 costly diversion caused by an unruly passenger.

1 year ago

ITA Airways Expands Flight Options to South America

Iorgos Pappas

ITA Airways has increased its direct flights from Rome Fiumicino to Buenos Aires as of December 6. By adding two more flights, the number of weekly flights between the two cities has risen to nine, giving travelers more flexibility. In addition, two additional flights were introduced to São Paulo, bringing the total weekly connections to […]

1 year ago

Turkish Airlines Adds Flights to Chile

Iorgos Pappas

Turkish Airlines has announced flights to Santiago, Chile. This marks the airline’s 131st country and its 26th destination in the Americas. The new connectivity between Türkiye and South America, will present travelers with new cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, and other tourism opportunities. The route will operate four times weekly via São Paulo, offering enhanced travel […]

1 year ago

SkyUp Airlines Introduces Flights from Moldova to Greece

Iorgos Pappas

SkyUp Airlines announces direct flights from Chișinău to Greek cities Thessaloniki and Heraklion, starting April 2025.

1 year ago

AEGEAN 2025 Flights: New Routes to Keep Your Passport Busy

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Discover AEGEAN’s expanded flight network for 2025, featuring new international destinations and expanded domestic routes.

1 year ago

Korean Air Gets Final EC Approval for Asiana Merger

Argophilia Travel News

The European Union competition authority has approved the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. The European Commission (EC) announced on last week that it has concluded its review after confirming Korean Air’s fulfilling of all required conditions for the merger with Asiana Airlines. In February 2024, the EC granted conditional approval subject to two […]

1 year ago

Flying High in Tanzania: Çelebi Aviation Teams Up with Turkish Airlines

Kostas Raptis

Çelebi Aviation partners with Turkish Airlines to bolster services in Dar Es Salaam, marking a milestone in African operations.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

New Road Arkalochori

New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

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Crete’s Hotel Pipeline Booms, But Who Is Caring for the Inland?

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Agios Nikolaos to Award 2026 Lifeguard Contract in Mid-August

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Investigation Launched into Alleged Killing of Protected Kri-Kri Goat in Samaria National Park

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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.

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.

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Stories of Interest

Agios Nikolaos Sewage Leak

Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

2026-08-13 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water pipe leaks and street washing.

New Road Arkalochori

New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

2026-08-13 By Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

8-Beaufort Winds

Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

2026-08-13 By Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.

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