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COVID-19 Second Wave Nixes Predicted Economic Rebound

2020-09-26 by Phil Butler

Santorini

As the ECDC predicts a rising COVID-19 curve, Europe economies stand poised to suffer double-dip recession.

Tags: Coronavirus cases, COVID cases, COVID recession, COVID-19 economics, ECDC, EU economies, EU economy, EU recession, Europe economy, Europe pandemic, pandemic

Moody’s Says Greece Can Weather Prolonged Tourism Slump

2020-09-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eleftherias Square

According to Moody’s, most European sovereigns, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.

Tags: ANA, COVID economies, economic stress, EU economies, Greece economy, Greece tourism, pandemic

Armenia Tops CIS Countries in Economic Freedom

2013-01-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

2013 Economic Freedom Heat Map

Research recently conducted by the Heritage Foundation in the US shows the current state of economic freedom around the world. Where CIS countries are concerned, the study made several somewhat surprising findings. One such finding was the 38th position among 177 countries Armenia currently holds. This places the small republic at the top of all CIS countries.

Tags: Armenia economy, Armenia freedoms, Armenia investment, Armenia travel, CIS, CIS economies, economies, EU economies, Europe economy

Eurozone – European Travel Gone Critical

2011-07-17 by Phil Butler

Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti

The Eurozone is in deep trouble. The piling up of debt for member states now affects every country, every industry, all Europe is reeling at the ultimate realization economic chaos is no longer a distant danger. Italy’s Ecomomy Minister Giulio Tremonti said it all in an address on Thursday; “We move forward or we sink” – stressing the EU desperately needs a political solution to its money woes.

Tags: Athens travel, economic disaster, EU economies, EU tourism, Europe debt, Europe industries, Europe tourism, Giulio Tremonti, Greece travel, Greek economy, Greek poverty, Italian austerity, Italy debt, Italy travel, Souther Italy, tourism

Portugal’s Travel Agents Sinking Fast

2011-01-18 by Phil Butler

Apulia windmill

Portugal’s travel sector is in grave trouble, perhaps far more serious than previous reports have suggested. The industry that represents 11 percent of the country’s GDP has lost fully one third of its travel agents to insolvency. The economic times and pressure from online travel agents have made the situation there untenable. But a double sided government effort has not helped either.

Tags: agent decline, EU economies, FDI, insustry news, Ministry of Finances, Portugal government, Portugal images, Portugal jobs, Portugal tourism, Portugal travel, Qatar, travel agents, travel investment

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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.

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Stories of Interest

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Storms May Develop Over Crete’s Mountains This Afternoon

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.

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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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