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Top 6 Enchanting Cultural Tours – Celebrate with the World

2017-03-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Join our team as they journey across continents and time zones on cultural tours, to discover a melting pot of diverse celebrations from around the world.

Tags: Cape Verde, Cultural Tours, Enchanting Travels, foodie travel, Laos, Luang Prabang, Peru, Sounds of Wisdom, Sun Festival, Tanzania, Vietnam

Gourmet Travels: Budapest Tantalizes Your Taste Buds

2016-10-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Budapest may not be at the top of your bucket list when you think about gourmet travels.

Tags: foodie travel, gourmet travels

Kanika Hotels & Resorts Culinary Program Delivers First Delicious Result

2016-05-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Kanika Hotels & Resorts, the leading hotel leisure group in Cyprus and a pioneer in Luxury All-Inclusive and Half-Board Plus holidays, has embarked on a new culinary innovation program that has already delivered the first delicious results across all Kanika Hotels & Resorts.

Tags: Cyprus resorts, Cyprus restaurants, Cyprus tourism, foodie travel, Kanika Hotels & Resorts

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Featured Stories

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Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

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Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

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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 Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

Crete overtourism

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL Bus Road to Experience VOAK Delays

2026-09-09 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL warns passengers of possible delays caused by VOAK works and recommends allowing extra travel time.

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British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel

2026-09-08 By Arthur Butler

A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.

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