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The Latest Google Evil Leveled on Battered Online Travel Businesses

2020-08-27 by Phil Butler

Sundar Pichai

Google has a knee on the necks of companies like GetYourGuide, Airbnb, and Travago, at a moment when regulators build an anti-trust case.

Tags: Anti-trust, EU fairness commission, EU Google, EU laws, European commission, German Start-ups Association, GetYourGuide, Google, Google evil, Johannes Reck, monopoly, online travel, OTAs, Trivago

Senator Elizabeth Warren As the Technocrat Trust Buster

2019-03-16 by Phil Butler

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When Presidential hopeful Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren called for the breakup of U.S. technology companies Google, Apple, and Amazon recently, she was right to do so.

Tags: Amazon, antitrust, Apple, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, Expedia, Google, monopoly, Princeline

Is the Coming Hellenic – German Health Tourism Deal Cursed?

2018-11-06 by Phil Butler

George Patoulis

According to news this week from the 8th Annual Hellenic-German Assembly, Greece’s health tourism prospects were the central focus discussed at meetings in Hersonissos, Crete. But, an initiative by German banking and investments interests

Tags: economic takeover, financial crisis, George Patoulis, Greece, Greek crisis, Greek destinations, Greek Islands, Greek privatization, Greek tourism news, Greek tourism report, Greek tourism statistics, Greek travel market, Hotels in Greece, monopoly, Roger Kehle, Tourism in Greece, Travel to Greece, TUI

Justice Department Poised to Nix Google Deal

2011-01-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Attorney General Eric Holder speaks to the Antitrust Division.

The Justice Department stands poised to nix Google’s acquisition of ITA proprietary software as FairSearch and other entities press the issue. Is Google becoming a monopoly? This is the overriding question on the minds of consumers, but what is on the government’s mind, this is what counts. With American Airlines’ recent ITA deal, exactly how will the Justice Department deal with the immense pressures being leveled? This online travel war is a far bigger confrontation than many realize.

Tags: American Airlines, antitrust, Argophilia Travel, BIng, Bloomberg, Eric Schmidt, Expedia, Fairsearch.org, Google, Internet companies, ITA software, Justice Department, Kayak, monopoly, online travel, OTA's, travel market

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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

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

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27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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