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Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 2, 2020

2020-08-03 by Phil Butler

Paul Potouridis rock painting

A few Crete experiences from locals for the first week of August, 2020. Crete without a million tourists is an even more beautiful paradise.

Tags: Crete wines, Eirini Geniataki, Enopolio, Galatas, Grigoris Koudounas, Ierapetra, Manolis Kanoupakis, Naturalist Club of Heraklion, Paul Potouridis, Stella Astirakaki, Votsalo Beach, Wine Walkers Crete, Wine Walkers Greece, Zacharioudakis Estate, Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου

The Best Food Traditions of Crete Return in Galatas

2020-05-31 by Phil Butler

Γρηγόρης Κουδουνάς

Chef Grigoris reopens Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου, or “The Young Olive Tree of Ladomeno, after weeks of lockdown on account of the pandemic.

Tags: caprico, Caprico Feast, Chef Grigoris, coronavirus Greece, Cretan diet, Cretan dishes, Crete gastronomy, Crete tradition, Galatas, George Rethymniotakis., hospitality, To mourelo tou Ladomenou, traditional food, Young Olive Tree Taverna, Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου

Healthy Food Origins: The Source of the Mediterranean Diet

2019-07-26 by Phil Butler

Thalori Retreat

The origins of the gastronomical tastiness, and the super healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet traced back to the Cretan roots.

Tags: Amari Valley, Aravanes, Aravanes Traditional Tavern, Argyroupoli, Chef Grigoris Koudounas, Cretan Gastronomy Center, Crete Urban Adventures, Fodele, Giasemi Taverna, Lambros Papoutsakh, Rebecca Shevaki, Rethymno, Snail Farm and Fun, Thalori Retreat, The origins of the gastronomical tastiness, Thrónos, To mourelo tou Ladomenou, Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου

Two Days Staring Into the Eternal On Incredible Crete

2019-01-18 by Phil Butler

Paul Butler

Crete is a multifaceted mystery, a layer cake of human civilization made up of more than 5,000 years of history, tradition, and culture. A recent trip to a lost Minoan city proves once more, the treasure of the island is an eternity of peace.

Tags: Arkalochori, crete, Crete villages, Galatas, Heraklion prefecture, Minoan Civilization, Minoan palaces, MM IIB, Palace at Galatas, Protopalatial, The Little Olive Tree Tavern, Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου

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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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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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