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The Freemium Engine Behind Modern Dating Platforms

Arthur Butler

There’s a quiet paradox at the center of modern dating apps. They promise connection, yet profit from prolonging the search. Free to join, easy to use, and strangely hard to leave, these platforms rely on a business model that feels invisible until it suddenly isn’t. That moment often arrives when a blurred profile appears or […]

6 hours ago

Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion Is Miss Greece 2025

Kostas Raptis

Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion wins the Miss Ελλάς 2025 title, continuing Crete’s strong presence in national beauty pageants.

4 months ago

In Riyadh, Shaikha Al Nowais Makes History, Olga Kefalogianni Makes Headlines

Mihaela Lica Butler

At the UN Tourism Assembly in Riyadh, Shaikha Al Nowais became the first female Secretary-General — and Kefalogianni made sure Greece stayed in the frame.

6 months ago

Robert Redford Remembered: Five Months in Heraklion and a Lifetime of Cinema

Victoria Udrea

Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford, who has died at 89, once told Greek Reporter he had lived in Heraklion, Crete, for five months in the 1960s.

7 months ago

Carolyn Turnbull Appointed CEO of Nammos Hotels & Resorts

Argophilia Travel News

A Fresh Direction for Nammos Hotels & Resorts Nammos Hotels & Resorts has named Carolyn Turnbull as its new CEO, effective immediately, signaling a shift in the brand’s leadership and vision. With a remarkable background spanning more than 20 years across global hospitality and brand-building, Turnbull brings both experience and fresh perspective to her new […]

9 months ago

Kathy McCabe Dreams of Europe

Victoria Udrea

Kathy McCabe’s new travel series, Dream of Europe, airs January 2025 on PBS and explores Europe’s hidden gems and iconic highlights.

1 year ago

Nelly’s Photographic Genius on Display in Chania

Mihaela Lica Butler

This seminar, part of the ongoing exhibit, will offer a comprehensive look into the genius of Nelly’s, captivating attendees with her profound cultural and historical influence. The day’s schedule includes: 10:25 a.m. Welcome Remarks 10:30 a.m. Opening Addresses 11:00 a.m. First Session 12:00 p.m. Break 12:20 p.m. Second Session 1:35 p.m. Discussions and Closing Remarks […]

1 year ago

Lindsay Lohan Visits Mykonos (Video)

Argophilia Travel News

Lindsay Lohan enjoys the breathtaking beauty of Mykonos with her Arab Emirati husband, Bader Shammas. (Video in the article)

1 year ago

Yannis Charoulis’ First Big Summer Concert Coming in June in Nice

Kostas Raptis

Crete’s most popular traditional singer, songwriter, and musician, Yannis Charoulis will perform for one night only June 3 at the Katrakeio Theater in Nice.

1 year ago

Ryan Reynolds Is the New CIO of Yas Island Abu Dhabi

Kostas Raptis

Yas Island Abu Dhabi has unveiled Hollywood’s most charismatic superstar Ryan Reynolds as its newest Chief Island Officer (CIO).

2 years ago

Silver Ambitions: Charting the Dynamic Lifestyles and Aspirations of Modern Retirees

Hamdi Baskia

The modern retirees are redefining what it means to enter their silver years.

2 years ago

Target Hospitality Appoints John C. Dorman to Board of Directors

Argophilia Travel News

Target Hospitality Corp. (Nasdaq: TH) appointed John C. Dorman to its board of directors, effective February 16, 2024. 

2 years ago

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People Don’t Just Visit Crete – They Return

2026-05-11 By Phil Butler

For many people, the first visit to Crete becomes the beginning of a long relationship rather than a single journey. Something about the island lingers after departure — the mountain light, the unhurried conversations, the sense that life here still follows older and more human rhythms. Long after the suitcase is unpacked, Crete continues quietly […]

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What Crete Gets Right That the Modern World Forgot

2026-05-11 By Phil Butler

Crete, the Island where time still breathes. The old man in the kafeneio had been stirring the same coffee for nearly ten minutes when I realized nobody in the room considered this unusual. Outside, a rusty pickup sat crooked beneath a plane tree in the village square while two dogs slept in a patch of […]

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9th Classics on the Storm Hits the Roads of Apokoronas

2026-05-08 By Manuel Santos

The 9th Classics on the Storm touring event by the Chania Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage bikes and cars in the scenic Apokoronas region of Crete.

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Cretan Tourism Bodies Defend Police After Ammoudara Murder

2026-05-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Tourism associations in Crete issue a joint statement supporting the Malevizi police following the tragic death of Nikistratos Gemistos.

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Heraklion’s Erythraia Linear Park Will Open in July

2026-05-08 By Iorgos Pappas

The new 48-acre Erythraia Linear Park in Heraklion, featuring bike paths, playgrounds, and 149 parking spots, will open in July.

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