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Ryanair and the GNTO Pimping Greece Trips Despite COVID Fears

2021-08-26 by Phil Butler

Michael O’Leary, CEO, Ryanair

With Greece painted red on many COVID travel maps, Ryanair steps up efforts to sell tickets alongside Greece’s GNTO.

Tags: Chania flights, Dara Brady, Emy Anagnostopoulou, German tourists, GNTO, Greece COVID-19, Greece pandemic, Michael O’Leary, Ryanair, Ryanair Holdings

Ryanair Won’t Require Fliers to Have COVID-19 Vaccine

2020-12-14 by Argophilia Travel News

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Ryanair will not require fliers to be vaccinated in order to fly on the airline’s routes, according to a company spokesman.

Tags: airlines, COVID-19 Vaccine, Michael O’Leary, pandemic, Ryanair, vaccine

Ryanair Cuts Winter Capacity to 40% of 2019 Load

2020-10-16 by Argophilia Travel News

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Yesterday, Ryanair announced a further reducion on its winter schedule taking capacity down down to 40 percent of the rate last year.

Tags: Airline capacity, airlines, COVID-19 restrictions, Europe airlines, European airlines, Michael O’Leary, Ryanair, Ryanair news

Ryanair Set for Further Expansion on Positive 2015/16

2016-05-24 by Phil Butler

Ryanair set for further expansion

According to news from Ryanair, the airline’s full-year profits were 43% higher for 2015/16 jumped, than the previous period. Despite major setbacks from terrorist attacks, strikes, and other negatives, the company managed a profit of €1,242 million.

Tags: air routes, airlines, Michael O’Leary, Ryanair, Ryanair Bloomberg, Ryanair Europe, Ryanair profits, Ryanair stocks

Ryanair Takes Deliver of First New Boeing 737-800 NG

2014-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Ryanair Corporate

Earlier this week Ryanair announced having taken delivery of the first of its 180 new Boeing 737-800 NG order. The deal, worth and estimated $16 billion, saw the first plane touch down at Dublin Airport, flown in from Boeing Field, Seattle, by Ryanair Chief Pilot, Capt Ray Conway.

Tags: boeing, Michael O’Leary, Ryanair

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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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Storms May Develop Over Crete’s Mountains This Afternoon

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.

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Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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Mesara’s 17th Gastronomy Festival Heads to Apoini This July

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

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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