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Crete 2020 Vacations: The Best of Amazing Agia Pelagia

2020-02-06 by Argophilia Travel News

With most people already planning for their 2020 vacations, now seems to be about the right time to start booking those stays on Crete island.

The Coming Crete 2020 Season Is Shaping Up Amazingly – Really

2019-12-02 by Phil Butler

Next year promises amazing adventures for shaping up and soothing out in the great outdoors of Crete Island.

An Instagram 101 for Hoteliers from Amazing Crete

2019-09-10 by Phil Butler

There are so many amazing hotels on Crete. However, relatively few have an eye and a method for sharing their magic on Instagram. Here’s a shortlist of those that do understand the value of a picture. The Instagram share below by Minos Palace Hotel & Suites conveys an idea, a dream if you will. This […]

July 2019: Sharing Instagram Magic from Heraklion’s 2019 Tourism Season

2019-07-07 by Phil Butler

The 2019 tourism season has finally cranked up on Crete, and Heraklion Instagram shares reveal part of the amazing experiences being had by people from around the world.

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.

New US Military Infrastructure Is Expanding at Souda Bay, Procurement Records Show

2026-09-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Pan-Cretan Committee slams new multi-million dollar US military construction projects and submarine facilities at Souda Bay and Marathi.

Cretan KTEL Alliances Face International Competition in High-Stakes Bus Tender Deadline

2026-09-25 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s KTEL bus operators unite as the October 19 deadline approaches for a high-stakes public transport tender featuring international bidders.

Council of State Rejects Appeal, Clearing the Way for Papoura Hill Radar at Kasteli Airport

2026-09-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Council of State dismisses a municipal appeal against installing airport radar on Papoura Hill, clearing a major hurdle for the Kasteli Airport project.