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Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

2022-07-14 by Phil Butler

Greece's Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

Tags: alternative tourism, Crete tourism, farm to table, gastronomy, Greece 2022, Heraklion, Heraklion Mayor, IHF Beach Handball, Karteros Beach, Karteros Beach Sports Complex, Mayor Vassilis Labrinos, Organic farming, Panagiotis Magganas, Peskesi, tourism 2022, Tourism Ministry, Vassilis Kikilias

The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor

2021-09-24 by Phil Butler

Heraklion Gastronomy Festival

Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.

Tags: "Chainides", Aquila Atlantis Hote, chef table, Cretan diet, crete, Crete events, Crete festivals, Crete food, culinary events, Dina Nikolaou, gastronomy, George and Nikos Stratakis, Greece gastronomy, Heraklion, Heraklion nights, Koules, Municipality of Heraklion, Nektaria Kokkinak, Region of Crete, Solo Beer, Tasos Papadakis, Venetian Fortress, Visit Heraklion, Yiannis Baxevanis

A New Gastronomy Festival Coming to Loutraki in 2022

2021-08-25 by Phil Butler

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The Loutraki Tourism Organization is organizing a major gastronomy festival for 2022 in cooperation with Respond on Demand marketing.

Tags: Corinth, food events, foodie, gastronomy, Gulf of Corinth, Loutraki, Loutraki Tourism Organization, Peloponnese, Respond on Demand, wine tastings

Greeks Eye London International Olive Oil Competition Recognition

2021-03-25 by Phil Butler

LIOOC 2021

Coming up in May, the London International Olive Oil Competition (LIOOC 2021) guages the world’s best products and producers.

Tags: Alexis Kerner, BRAVOLEUM, Chiaroscuro, Crete EVOO, David Neuman, EVOO, EVOO competitions, gastronomy, Greek olive oil, Irini Kokolaki, LIOOC 2021, London International Olive Oil Competition, Mythocia Organic, olive oil production, olive oil sommelier, olive oil tasting, Papadopoulos Olive Oil Mill, sommelier

Greece Named Top Sustainable Food Destination for 2021

2021-01-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cretan Diet

According to Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2021’ list, Greece is the top sustainable food destination in the world.

Tags: best of, crete, culinary destinations, culinary travel, destinations, Filoxenia, food destination, food travel, foodie destinations, gastronomy, lonely planet

Greek Oil Producer Earns 13 Awards at Olivinus Olive Oil Competition

2020-11-03 by Argophilia Travel News

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Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms took home 13 awards for 11 olive oils entered at the Olivinus International Olive Oil Competition 2020.

Tags: EVOO, gastronomy, Greece awards, Greece farms, Greece olive oil, Greece olives, Greek gastronomy, olive oil, Sakellaropoulos, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms

Cretan Culinary Tradition Reduced to Hospital Food On the Beach

2020-02-21 by Phil Butler

Βίρα Πότζι

Look out! Authentic Cretan diet buffet traditions. Are they on the way in? Recent news hints at hoteliers reworking what Crete tradition is.

Tags: all-inclusive holidays, buffet lines, Cretan diet, Crete food, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Crete tradition, Culinary traditions, gastronomy, resorts, sustainable resorts

An Important Message for Crete Taverns and Restaurants

2019-11-30 by Phil Butler

Cruise meals

Crete taverna owners should be rejoicing at the news Airbnb is making inroads into the monopoly hotels and resorts have.

Tags: AirBnb, crete, Crete airbnb, Crete all-inclusive, Crete food, Crete gastronomy, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, gastronomy

The 12th Cretan Wine Fair OiNotika Comes to Platanias

2019-02-12 by Phil Butler

OiNotika wine fair

Two days of amazing Cretan wine comes to Chania with the OiNotika Cretan wine fair, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of February.

Tags: Chania, Chania events, Crete wines, gastronomy, George Loukas, Minoa Palace Resort, OiNotika, OiNotika Wine Festival, Platanias events, wine festival, wines of Crete

Gingerbread Mania 2012: Unique Estonian Flavors

2011-12-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Piparkoogimaania exhibition

Gingerbread Mania runs from December 17 until January 8, 2012, and is held at the Design and Architecture Gallery, Tallinn.

Tags: annual exhibition, art and design events, Christmas events, Christmas treats, Design and Architecture Gallery, Estonia, gastronomy, gingerbread baking, Gingerbread Mania, Tallinn

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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

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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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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