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Mourtzanakis Residence Sets Low Season Weekends Schedule

2021-11-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Achlada sunset

Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel set for fun and adventure in the wilderness of Crete through the off-season.

Tags: Cape Stavros, Crete food, Crete gorges, Crete sunsets, Crete traditional cuisine, E4, Eco Hotels, eco-friendly, Eco-Tourism, ecology, Ecotourism, hiking Crete, Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel, trails Crete trails, weekends Crete

The WWF Warns Us the Mediterranean Is Becoming Tropical Sea

2021-06-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Moray Eel

A new WWF report says the Mediterranean is quickly becoming a tropical sea, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average.

Tags: Biological Diversity COP15, climate action, climate change, ecology, global warming, Mediterranean, oceanography, sustainability, WWF, ” Blueprint for a Living Plane

WWF Calls for Action to Save the Mediterranean Sea

2019-12-12 by Phil Butler

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has now called for countries to adhere to the agreements of its Mediterannean Sea Initiative.

Tags: ecology, Greece, Marine Protected Area, Mediterranean, Mediterranean islands, sustainability, Turkey, WWF, WWF initiative, WWF Marine Protected Area

Earth Day 2016 In Eastern Europe

2016-04-21 by Phil Butler

Earth Day 2016

Celebrating its 46th year, Earth Day is all about igniting the passion for Mother Earth, and for inspiring people to channel energy toward environmental issues. Starting tomorrow, the latest issues and groundbreaking ideas come to the forefront. Here’s a sampling of Earth Day events across Eastern Europe.

Tags: Batumi, Best & First Georgia, Big Cleanup, Earth Day, Earth Day Montenegro, ecology, Georgia, Green Culture, Latvia, over fishing, Sigulda

Zooniverse Condor Watch Takes Flight

2014-04-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

California Condor

Launching today, a super important Zooniverse project called Condor Watch is focused on helping save California Condors. With only roughly 200 of these magnificent birds left, Zooniverse wants to help save them by socializing conservation efforts.

Tags: California Condor, Condor Watch, Condors, ecology, Endangered Species, Environment

Easy Ecotourism: 5 Steps to Sustainable Travel

2013-05-24 by Argo Contributor

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It’s fairly easy to be environmentally friendly at home, where you have easy access to recycling facilities and reusable goods. But when you travel abroad, you’ll often find that these services and items don’t exist.

Tags: Eco-Tourism, ecology, EcpTourism, green tourist, travel tips, traveler advise

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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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Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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Mesara’s 17th Gastronomy Festival Heads to Apoini This July

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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