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“Dining with the Ancient Greeks” by Maria Thermou Available in English

2022-05-20 by Phil Butler

Dining with the Ancient Greeks

Maria Thermou’s wonderful book “Dining with the Ancient Greeks” has now been published by Olkos Publications in English.

Tags: ancient foods, ancient gastronomy, books, cookbooks, cooking, cooking Greek, food traditions, Greece culinary, Greek cuisine, Greek diet, Greek food, Maria Thermou, Olkos Publications

Chef-Poet Christopher Bakken at Crete’s Dalabelos Estate Next Summer

2018-11-14 by Phil Butler

Dalabelos Estate

Coming up next summer at Dalabelos Estate near Rethymno, Crete renowned chef, food writer, and English professor Dr. Christopher Bakken will host an immersive program to explores the traditional cuisine, music, and culture of Crete.

Tags: agro travel, agrotourism, Christopher Bakken, Cretan cuisine, Crete diet, Crete food, Crete products, culinary tourism, Dalabelos Estate, Dalebelos Estate, food tourism, Greek cuisine, Rethymno Prefecture

Gyros Awared EU Certification As Greek Food Item

2018-11-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Gyro food

Gyros have finally been recognized as being Greek, achieving the Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (TSG) status.

Tags: Greece diet, Greece's Ministry of Agriculture, Greek cuisine, Greek food, gyros, TSG

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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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Sitia Mayor Promotes Inter-Island Collaboration at the 3rd Smart Islands Conference in Gavdos

2026-09-24 By Victoria Udrea

Sitia Mayor Giorgos Zervakis discusses island infrastructure, water management, and inter-municipal cooperation at the Smart Islands conference in Gavdos.

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Ierapetra Announces Temporary Parking Ban Along Waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 Celebrations

2026-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

The Ierapetra Port Authority enacts a temporary parking ban around Kales Fortress and the waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 events.

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Rethymno Spotlights Alternative Tourism and Cretan Gastronomy at IFTM Top Resa in Paris

2026-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Rethymno promoted autumn, winter and 2027 travel at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, highlighting walking, cycling, gastronomy and authentic Cretan experiences.

Mayor of Heraklion and Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi

Italian Archaeological School Building in Heraklion Scheduled for Restoration Following Ambassador Meeting

2026-09-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi confirms plans to restore the historic Italian Archaeological School on Albert Street during talks in Heraklion.

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Halkiadakis Supermarkets Partners with Aenaos for Major 915 kW Virtual Net Billing Solar Project in Crete

2026-09-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Halkiadakis partners with Aenaos Energy Systems for a 915 kW Virtual Net Billing solar project to power its Cretan supermarket network.

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