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Common Seas

Clean Blue Paros Paves Way to Island Sustainability

2019-08-27 by Phil Butler

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Clean Blue Paros’ program to make the island the first plastic-waste free Mediterranean island may pave the way to true sustainability.

Tags: Clean Blue Alliance, Clean Blue Paros, Common Seas, Cyclades Preservation Fund, Environment, Greek Isles, Markos Kovaios, Paros, Paros Island, plastic pollution, single-use plastics, sustainable tourism, W.A.T.T., World Wildlife Fund Greece, Zana Kontomanoli

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Featured Stories

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AI Everywhere: Hospitality’s Latest Campfire Sing-Along

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New Kastelli Airport Could Open Home Port Era for Heraklion’s Cruise Future

Sitia Wildfire

Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

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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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Chersonissos Partners with Prof. Efthymios Lekkas for Comprehensive Climate and Disaster Risk Roadmap

2026-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Chersonissos partners with Professor Efthymios Lekkas and NKUA on a comprehensive seismic and flood risk mapping project for regional resilience.

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Sitia Mayor Promotes Inter-Island Collaboration at the 3rd Smart Islands Conference in Gavdos

2026-09-24 By Victoria Udrea

Sitia Mayor Giorgos Zervakis discusses island infrastructure, water management, and inter-municipal cooperation at the Smart Islands conference in Gavdos.

Kales Fortress parking ban

Ierapetra Announces Temporary Parking Ban Along Waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 Celebrations

2026-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

The Ierapetra Port Authority enacts a temporary parking ban around Kales Fortress and the waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 events.

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Rethymno Spotlights Alternative Tourism and Cretan Gastronomy at IFTM Top Resa in Paris

2026-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Rethymno promoted autumn, winter and 2027 travel at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, highlighting walking, cycling, gastronomy and authentic Cretan experiences.

Mayor of Heraklion and Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi

Italian Archaeological School Building in Heraklion Scheduled for Restoration Following Ambassador Meeting

2026-09-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi confirms plans to restore the historic Italian Archaeological School on Albert Street during talks in Heraklion.

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