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A Word or Two About Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Other Bean Counters

2020-12-04 by Phil Butler

World Travel & Tourism Council

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary still thinks sustainable tourism is business as usual.

Tags: air travel, airline industry, budget airlines, budget travel, COVID-19 measures, COVID-19 Travel Advisory, future of air travel, Ryanair, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel

Nassa Travel Shows Why Little Agents Are the Best

2019-08-22 by Phil Butler

Nassa Travel storefront

22 hours ago Nassa Travel in the UK posted a “Santorini Crazy Deal” to 29,000 plus followers on Facebook. Are they teaching TUI a lesson?

Tags: boutique travel agencies, budget travel, flights, Nassa Travel, NeoAgencies, new age travel, Rebecca Skevaki, Santorini deals, Santorini stays, thomas cook, travel agencies, travel agents, Villa Eleftheria Hotel

Discovering Budapest, Europe’s Top Budget Travel Destination

2013-12-04 by Argo Contributor

Budapest and the Danube

The city has everything from naturally occurring hot springs, to enormous ornate buildings, the beauty of the Danube and a thriving night scene.

Tags: Budapest, budget travel, Bulgaria, destinations, Europe

Budget Travel a Strong Industry for 2012

2012-01-09 by Guest Author

budget travel

With the onset of 2012 came the trepidation of an economic slump, however not all industries and businesses will be equally affected by the predicted financial downturn.

Tags: budget travel, travel 2012, travel trends 2012

The Best of Vegas on a Backpacker’s Budget – Backpacking Tips for Sin City

2011-11-30 by Guest Author

Las Vegas

Our guest author, John, shows you how to make the best of your trip to Las Vegas on a budget. Dining and lodging tips.

Tags: backpacking, budget travel, Holidays, hotels, Las Vegas, Sin City, travel, usa, usa vacation

Budget Travel Through Eastern Europe

2011-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

trains

Trains and buses are among the most affordable options to travel in Eastern Europe on a budget. Popular with backpackers, trains take you relatively fast from one destination to another.

Tags: budget travel, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe by train, travel advice

Travelmatch: Britain Loves Spain

2011-06-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Costa Del Sol

British tourists are increasingly focusing on Spain, as this particular European country offers incredibly affordable package holidays, and other benefits.

Tags: affordable travel, budget travel, travel packages, Travelmatch, visit spain

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Featured Stories

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

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

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

strong tourism season

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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