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Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete

Victoria Udrea

Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.

11 months ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

11 months ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

11 months ago

Lovage the Forgotten Green With a Loyal Heart

Mihaela Lica Butler

Lovage is Romania’s most beloved herb, treasured for its bold flavor and deep roots in tradition.

11 months ago

A Lesson in Cretan Hospitality

Kostas Raptis

A winter drive in Crete led to a kafeneio with no food — until the owner cooked her own pork cutlets for hungry strangers.

1 year ago

Sitia Breaks Record with World’s Largest Fish Soup

Victoria Udrea

On August 17, Sitia served the world’s largest fish soup, reaffirming its place on Crete’s gastronomic map.

1 year ago

Artos tis Panagias Recipe: The Traditional Bread of Virgin Mary on August 15

Mihaela Lica Butler

Artos tis Panagias recipe—offering the story, history, and steps behind this aromatic Greek sweet bread, traditionally baked for August 15th festivities.

1 year ago

Sitia Brings Back the Legendary Kakavia Feast

Victoria Udrea

The city of Sitia invites food lovers to the 2025 Kakavia Festival, reviving the record-setting seafood tradition by serving the world’s largest Kakavia soup.

1 year ago

Return to Vira Potzi: When a Restaurant Becomes a Compass

Phil Butler

There’s a kind of place that disappears from memory the moment you try to share it. Not because it wasn’t real, but because it was too good to give away. Too whole. Too sacred. Vira Potzi in Ierapetra is one of those places — not just a restaurant, but a meeting point for the soul, […]

1 year ago

Agora Restaurant Group Expands to Bethesda, Maryland in 2026

Victoria Udrea

Agora Restaurant Group reveals plans to open a third Mediterranean restaurant in Maryland, at One Bethesda Metro Center in spring 2026

1 year ago

SEVITEL Calls for Strict Laws to Curb Greek Olive Oil Surplus

Victoria Udrea

Greek Olive Oil producers face fierce challenges in 2025 as SEVITEL reveals a massive surplus, falling prices, and weak demand.

1 year ago

Elounda Collection Leads Crete’s Move into Premium Gastronomic Tourism

Victoria Udrea

Elounda Collection redefines gastronomic tourism in Crete, with local products, international collaborations, and sustainable luxury.

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

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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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