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In June 100,000 Plus Israeli Tourists Visited Greece

2022-07-12 by Phil Butler

Tourists in Greece

The Israeli Embassy says 100,000 Israeli tourists visited Greece last month. This, combined with investing news, can only be good for Greece.

Tags: Brown Hotels, crete, Henley Global Citizens Report, HNWI, Israel investors, Israeli tourism, Israeli tourists, kos, Rhodes

Israel to Reopen for Tourism This Month With Promotion Campaign

2021-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tel Aviv Beach

Israel has announced its reopening to vaccinated tourists starting at the end of May in conjunction with a major PR campaign.

Tags: Israel, Israel tourism, Israeli tourists, Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Pride Parade, Timna Park, Tour of Dubai, vaccination rate, Visit Israel

Experts Skeptical of New Greece-Israel Tourism Pact

2021-02-16 by Phil Butler

COVID vaccine

EU officials are skeptical of the latest Greece-Israel travel pact that allows vaccine certified travelers.

Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine, Greece pandemic, Greece vacation, Greece vaccine rollout, Israel tourists, Israel vaccine, Israeli tourists, Russia vaccine, Sputnik V, vaccine

Israeli & Greek Leaders Sign Tourism Deal

2021-02-10 by Argophilia Travel News

Israel and Greece have reached an agreement to clear the way for vaccinated tourists to travel between their Mediterranean nations.

Tags: COVID-19 economics, Greece tourism, Israel relations, Israeli tourists, Mediterranean islands, Mitsotakis, Netanyahu, pandemic

Israel and Greece Mulling Reciprocal Visits for Vaccinated Travelers

2021-02-04 by Argophilia Travel News

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Israel and Greece are currently in advance negotiations of an agreement for reciprocal visits for vaccinated tourists.

Tags: Greece tourism, Greece travel, Israel, Israel tourism, Israeli tourists, travel, travel ban

Greece Doubles the Number of Israeli Tourists Allowed to Visit

2020-08-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

British tourists

Greece has announced the doubling of the number of Israeli tourists allowed to visit the country from 600 to 1,200 per week.

Tags: Aegean Airlines, COVID-19, Greece quaranteen, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece vacations, Israeli tourists, travel restrictions, Travel to Greece

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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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