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Paweł Oszczyk at La Rotisserie, Mamaison Le Regina Warsaw, Is Chef de l’Avenir

Aleksandr Shatskih

Prix du Chef de l’Avenir (Chef of the Future Award) has been handed out to chefs around Europe and the world since 1996.

12 years ago

Magnuson Offers Brand Collection at Asian Hotel Owners Convention

Aleksandr Shatskih

The world’s largest independent hotel brand, Magnuson Hotels will introduce their 2014 brand collection at the upcoming Asian American Hotel Owners convention in Philadelphia.

12 years ago

Beaches of Jersey Shore Open As the Bay Side Floods

Phil Butler

Hurricane Sandy cut a scar into seaside communities along the New Jersey coast in October 2o12, and only now are some beach communities emerging with a prosperous touristic outlook for Summer 2014. However positive the tide may have turned for Jersey shore communities though, the sustainability of Atlantic coastline beach communities is endangered by sea […]

12 years ago

New Spring Offers at Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bernardus Lodge has two special packages for this spring: girls getaway, and discover more. Excellent prices, luxurious treatment at SpaTerre, and more.

12 years ago

European Travel Commission and Amadeus ink strategic partnership

Aleksandr Shatskih

Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and the European Travel Commission (ETC) signed today a strategic partnership to promote Europe as a tourism destination.

12 years ago

Olivenbaum: A Tasty Surprise, Right Next Door

Phil Butler

To start with, I’ll admit my own inefficiency in not having reviews Olivenbaum before. The Greek restaurant is, after all, right next door nearly. Making amends today, I hope your next trip to Trier, Germany puts you in the mood for Mediterranean.

12 years ago

Snakes on a Plane Truer than You’d Like to Believe

Aleksandr Shatskih

An infographic by Schumacher Cargo shows some shocking cargo loads, from human remains, to breast milk, and everything else you can possibly imagine.

12 years ago

A Lush Green Madeira Island Travel Guide

Argo Contributor

Maderira is a green island, also known as “Portugal’s flower garden” and it’s the largest one belonging to the Madeira Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Morocco.

12 years ago

Magnuson Hotels’ Growing Brand Strength

Aleksandr Shatskih

Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a year-over-year (2013/2012) brand growth of 25% for its three non-franchise hotel brands.

12 years ago

The most stylish hotels from the world’s design capital Cape Town

Argo Contributor

The well-known International Council for Societies of Industrial Design awards the WDS (World Design Capital), which is a bi-annual honor, to beautiful metropolises around the world to showcase their pledge for employing design as a cultural, economic, a social development tool. This 2014, Cape Town got the award, and is planning to use their implemented […]

12 years ago

Princess Cruises Ad Campaign Shows How Cruising Can Enrich Lives

Mihaela Lica Butler

Princess Cruises returns to TV and radio advertising, with a fresh campaign, that suggests that cruising can transform and enrich travelers’ lives.

12 years ago

Most Elegant and Coziest Hotels in Paris

Aleksandr Shatskih

Another year has begun, and with it come our hopes and dreams for the better. The hospitality industry is expected to be uplifted this year, as most countries have found their way out of the financial crisis. Here at Argophilia, we continue the challenge to bring you the most interesting hotels to stay in, whether […]

12 years 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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