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Greece Records 2,198 new COVID-19 Infections in Last 24 Hours

2020-11-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Covid-19

According to infectious disease expert Professor Gkikas Mangiorkinis, most of the new COVID-19 cases are being detected outside of the regions of Attica and Thessaloniki.

Tags: Athens news, COVID-19, COVID-19 Greece, Greece pandemic, pandemic countries, pandemic second wave

Visit Athens for the Fringe Festival 2011

2011-05-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Scene from the Athens Fringe Festival 2010.

The festival will be held 20-26 June 2011, at the Technopolis events center, theater Eliart, and selected locations in the city.

Tags: Athens, Athens Fringe Festival 2011, Athens news, festivals, Technopolis

Greece and Russia Cut Visa Red Tape

2010-12-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Minister of Tourism

More news of Greek – Russian cooperation where visas and travel are concerned. Greece’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism announces new visa centers in Russia and fast track visa approval there. More Russian’s visited Greece this year than in any year since the economic crisis began.

Tags: Athens news, George Nikitiadis, Greece visa, Greece visa center, Greek tourism, Ioannis Plottas, Michael Spinellis, Minister of Culture, Nikolaos Kanellopoulos, Russia tourism, Russia visas, Russian travler, Russian visa, Svein-Magne, Theodosis Theos

New Steps for Greece in Cruise Market

2010-12-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cruise vessel off Myconos

Greece has just brought into effect new rules that will benefit the travel industry there. For cruise lines, new fee schedules will allow businesses greater profit margins, and create new incentives for travelers. Government officials expect increased air traffic, as well as better sale of Greek made goods.

Tags: Athens news, Giannis Diamantidis, Greece news, Greece travel, Greek cruising, Greek economy, Greek goods, Maritime Affairs, Pavlos Geroulanos, travel economy

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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

Heraklion Airport departures

Welcome to Heraklion Airport, Where Your Vacation Ends with a Queue

2026-07-09 By Kostas Raptis

Thousands of tourists are currently enjoying the ‘authentic’ Heraklion airport experience, which includes sweating on the pavement and fighting for elbow room inside the terminal.

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis

Crete Pushes for a Circular Economy to Cut Waste and Boost Recycling

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis presented a comprehensive circular economy strategy at the Pan-Cretan Conference in Heraklion.

Souda Milos Piraeus ferry

Travel Advisory: Souda–Milos–Piraeus Ferry Departs Earlier Until September 6

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Passengers traveling from Souda to Piraeus via Milos should note a temporary schedule change now in effect. From today through September 6, the ferry will depart Souda at 9:30 p.m. (21:30) instead of its usual 10:00 p.m. (22:00) departure. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Piraeus at 6:45 a.m. Passengers are […]

Hotel Manager Arrested

Hotel Manager Arrested After Minor Employee Alleges Assault in Hersonissos

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

A hotel manager in Hersonissos, Crete, was arrested after a 16-year-old employee reported being physically assaulted, insulted, and threatened at work.

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Crete Mayors Sound the Alarm Over Natura 2000 ‘Black Hole’

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

The municipalities of Kantanos-Selino and Kissamos warn that Western Crete’s most famous Natura 2000 sites have fallen into a legal vacuum.

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