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Blue Marble Private Offers RMS Titanic Tours

2017-03-15 by Phil Butler

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Intrepid tourists may soon have the rarest of opportunities, as London-based Blue Marble Private fathoms offering exclusives deep sea dives on the famous RMS Titanic.

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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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Crete’s Tourism Boom Comes With a Spending Divide

2026-08-28 By Victoria Udrea

Crete welcomed 3.2 million international air travelers in the first seven months of 2026, but tourism spending is uneven across accommodation and restaurants.

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Nea Chora Beach Gets Its Blue Flag Back After Sewage Spill

2026-08-28 By Manuel Santos

Nea Chora Beach in Chania has regained its Blue Flag after testing showed excellent water quality following a major sewage-pipe failure.

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OFI Takes Crete to Europe With Eight-Match Europa League Campaign

2026-08-28 By Iorgos Pappas

OFI’s historic Europa League campaign will bring Leverkusen, Hoffenheim, Anderlecht and Lech Poznań to Crete, while the club takes its supporters across Europe.

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Hare Hunting Incident in Kissamos Leaves Man Injured by Ricocheted Shot

2026-08-28 By Iorgos Pappas

A drunk hunter accidentally injures a 52-year-old man in Kissamos, Crete. Details on the incident, Greek hare hunting season rules, and safety alerts.

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Sfakia Rallies Behind the Sternes 2026 Deep Cave Expedition

2026-08-28 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Sfakia and OFYPEKA sponsor the international Sternes 2026 caving mission into Greece’s second-longest cave system in the White Mountains.

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