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Greece Plans To restart Tourism by May 14th

2021-03-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Port Ios Paros

Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis held a press conference this week to announce the country hopes on opening its tourist season on May 14.

Tags: All You Need Is Greece, Greece 2021, Greece hotels, Greece pandemic, Greece tourism, Greece visitors, Greek travelers, Harry Theoharis, Theoharis, tourism minister

Greece Sees Only 400 Covid-19 cases from 1.3 million Tourists in July

2020-08-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Haris Theocharis

Greece announced this past week only 400 COVID-19 cases recorded from among the 1,3 million tourists visiting in July.

Tags: coronavirus safety, Greece GDP, Greece visitors, Harry Theoharis, Tourism Greece, Tourism Minister Theoharis

Athens Airport Traffic Nosedives in March Over COVID-19 Pandemic

2020-04-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

Passenger traffic to Athens International Airport (AIA) fell by 61.3 percent in March 2020.

Tags: AIA, Athens airport, Athens flights, Athens visitors, Coronavirus, coronavirus impacts, Greece airlines, Greece visitors, Greek flights

More Americans Visiting Europe: Via SquareMouth 2019 Traveler Trends

2019-08-07 by Argophilia Travel News

American tourist at Oia village

According to a travel trends report from SquareMouth released late last month, a lot more Americans are choosing to spend their vacation days in Europe this season.

Tags: American tourists, American traveler, Americans in Greece, Europe travel trends, European tourism, Greece travel, Greece visitors, Portugal travel, SquareMouth, Travel Trends

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Featured Stories

New Road Arkalochori

New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

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Crete’s Hotel Pipeline Booms, But Who Is Caring for the Inland?

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Agios Nikolaos to Award 2026 Lifeguard Contract in Mid-August

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Investigation Launched into Alleged Killing of Protected Kri-Kri Goat in Samaria National Park

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

Agios Nikolaos Sewage Leak

Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

2026-08-13 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water pipe leaks and street washing.

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New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

2026-08-13 By Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

8-Beaufort Winds

Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

2026-08-13 By Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.

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