Karteros

Riding Academy of Crete Riders Head to FEI World Equestrian Games

2022-07-16 by Phil Butler

Two Greek equestrian athletes from the Riding Academy of Crete ride toward the 2024 Para Olympics in Paris.

Croatia Men and Spain Women Snatch Youth Beach Handball World Titles

2022-06-20 by Phil Butler

Yesterday at Karteros, Crete, Croatia and Spain won our over tough teams from Brazil and Netherlands to become the 2022 World Champions.

IHF Beach Handball Championships Continue at Karteros in Heraklion

2022-06-18 by Phil Butler

Today, the knockout round in the Youth division features the quarter-finals and the semi-finals leading to tomorrow’s championship match.

Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise

2020-04-02 by Phil Butler

With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.

The Minoan Theater at Karteros – A Top 10 Crete Experience

2019-06-16 by Phil Butler

The Minoan Theater in Karteros is an authentic journey into Minoan life that begins like a prayer and ends like an epiphany.

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.

Welcome to Heraklion Airport, Where Your Vacation Ends with a Queue

2026-07-09 By Kostas Raptis

Thousands of tourists are currently enjoying the ‘authentic’ Heraklion airport experience, which includes sweating on the pavement and fighting for elbow room inside the terminal.

Crete Pushes for a Circular Economy to Cut Waste and Boost Recycling

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis presented a comprehensive circular economy strategy at the Pan-Cretan Conference in Heraklion.

Travel Advisory: Souda–Milos–Piraeus Ferry Departs Earlier Until September 6

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Passengers traveling from Souda to Piraeus via Milos should note a temporary schedule change now in effect. From today through September 6, the ferry will depart Souda at 9:30 p.m. (21:30) instead of its usual 10:00 p.m. (22:00) departure. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Piraeus at 6:45 a.m. Passengers are […]

Hotel Manager Arrested After Minor Employee Alleges Assault in Hersonissos

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

A hotel manager in Hersonissos, Crete, was arrested after a 16-year-old employee reported being physically assaulted, insulted, and threatened at work.

Crete Mayors Sound the Alarm Over Natura 2000 ‘Black Hole’

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

The municipalities of Kantanos-Selino and Kissamos warn that Western Crete’s most famous Natura 2000 sites have fallen into a legal vacuum.

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