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Four Seasons Hotel Baku – Open for Pampering

2012-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Along the Boulevard in Baku

For visitors to Azerbaijan and Baku this Fall and Winter experiencing one of the world’s most fascinating capitals just got more luxurious. The Eurovision Song Contest may be over, but the richness of Baku has a new home away from home, the new Four Seasons.

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Featured Stories

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€46.8M Electrification Project Begins for New Heraklion Airport

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Minoa Pediada Mayor Demands Compensation Data Over 24-Month Heraklion Airport Delay

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Crete Rescue Crews Warn Hikers to Respect the Island’s Heat and Terrain

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Glass or Tin? The Best Container for Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Samaria Gorge Weather Forecasts Under Review After Repeated Closures

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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Greece Launches Micro-Satellite Ground Control Station in Heraklion

2026-08-28 By Kostas Raptis

The Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence is installing a satellite ground station at the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) in Crete to serve as an operational communications hub for Greece’s growing fleet of microsatellites. The station will provide telemetry, remote control, and data transfer services, creating an important link between Greece’s national […]

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Crete’s Grape Harvest Tradition Returns to Kainourgio Chorio

2026-08-27 By Argophilia Travel News

The 14th Trigopatimata in Kainourgio Chorio celebrate Crete’s grape harvest with traditional pressing, local foods, wine, music and culture.

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Heraklion Approves €5.7M Coastal Protection Project

2026-08-27 By Kostas Raptis

A €5.7 million project will protect Heraklion’s Old Power Station and Dermatas Bay from coastal erosion while creating two new urban beaches.

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Chestnut Diseases Put Chania’s Historic Crop at Risk

2026-08-27 By Victoria Udrea

Thousands of chestnut trees have reportedly died in Chania, threatening a traditional Cretan variety and the livelihoods of growers in the region’s mountain villages.

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A €1 Million Gift to Heraklion Comes With a Wish to Give Back

2026-08-27 By Victoria Udrea

Notary Nelli Varveraki has donated 4,300 square meters of land worth more than €1 million to Heraklion for education, culture or community care.

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