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Weight of Ukraine Unrest, Sanctions, Threaten EU Economies

2014-05-07 by Phil Butler

Jean Claude Juncker

The Ukraine unrest unfolding, US and NATO versus Russia challenges and sanctions, threaten to unravel any hope of continued EU economic recovery. This, according to an ITAR-TASS report, must be weighed against European Commission contentions. Whatever the case for western EU nations, tourism and other sectors in eastern Europe will certainly be stifled.

Tags: banks, EU, EU elections, European commission, IMF, ITAR-TASS, Jean Claude Juncker, Luxembourg, NATO, Russia, Russia sanctions, Siim Kallas, Ukraine, Ukraine unrest

European Parliament Open House This Weekend

2013-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

European Parliament

This Saturday the Festival of Europe begins in Brussels and Luxembourg and to commemorate the fest the European Parliament and other EU institutions will be open to the public. For those interested in witnessing how the Parliament works, this is a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience.

Tags: Brussels, EU, EU events, Europe events, Europe government, European Parliament, Luxembourg, Parliament, Strasbourg

Top 10 Low-Tax Travel Destination Deals

2012-04-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Why not take advantage of these and prepare your next vacation in a breathtaking destination without spending a fortune?

Tags: Andorra, Belize, Cyprus, Cyprus hotels, Cyprus tourism, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, low-tax destinations, Luxembourg, Nevada, New Hampshire, Panama, San Marino

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Featured Stories

AI Marketing Funnel

The Companion Economy: How AI Is Quietly Rewriting Advertising, PR and Marketing from Interruption to Resonance

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

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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Aposelemis Water Disruption Raises Concern in Crete at Peak Tourism Season

2026-08-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Water supply from the Aposelemis Dam to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos was abruptly cut off last night due to a processing dysfunction.

Chania Flight Schedules Tourism 2026

Chania Keeps Strong International Air Links Into Autumn

2026-08-14 By Iorgos Pappas

More than 346,000 international airline seats are scheduled for Chania in September and October, pointing to continued tourism beyond summer.

Aposelemis Dam water crisis

Aposelemis Water Crisis Hits Three Crete Municipalities During Peak Tourist Season

2026-08-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Water supplies from Aposelemis have been suspended to Heraklion, Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos after a treatment-system malfunction.

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.

New Road Arkalochori

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.

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