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Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Grow 2X

2014-08-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Currently the largest air hub in Russia and Eastern Europe by passenger traffic, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has will now add additional capacity. A contract to build a second segment for passenger departures and arrivals is slated to be completed by 2016 according to the news.

Tags: Domodedovo Airport, Moscow airport, Moscow flights, russia flights, Russia news

Russia Ready For Tourists – Bureaucrats Are Not

2011-01-03 by Phil Butler

The world famous Qol Sharif Monsque in Russia

The Russian Federation faces some big challenges ahead. Not the least of these is transforming the country’s travel and tourism industry to be on a par with other developed nations. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and some of his deputies seem tasked more with spurring an inept bureaucracy than tackling infrastructure problems. Roads can be built, but incompetence seems to last forever.

Tags: Dmitry Medvedev, FIFA 2018, inbound tourism, Minister of Sport, moscow, Moscow airport, Olympic Games, Russia tourism, Russian Federation, Sochi, UNESCO, Vitaly Mutko

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Featured Stories

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Agios Nikolaos to Award 2026 Lifeguard Contract in Mid-August

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Investigation Launched into Alleged Killing of Protected Kri-Kri Goat in Samaria National Park

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

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Hersonissos Warns New Tourism Planning Rules Could Hurt Crete’s Future

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Five Years On, Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Still Await Recovery

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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Kastelli Airport Takes Another Step Toward Its Optimistic 2028 Opening

2026-08-10 By Iorgos Pappas

Kastelli Airport has signed a €105.2 million contract for air navigation systems as Crete’s new international airport continues toward its planned 2028 opening.

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Crete Considers Reservation System to Protect Balos, Elafonisi, and Falasarna

2026-08-10 By Kostas Raptis

Crete is considering an online reservation system for Balos, Elafonisi, and Falasarna to protect their fragile Natura 2000 ecosystems.

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More Than 20 Young Vultures Rescued Across Crete

2026-08-10 By Victoria Udrea

ANIMA rescues over 20 exhausted young Griffon Vultures from Crete, providing fluid therapy and surgery to save the island’s vulnerable raptor population.

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Heraklion Opposition Demands Answers After Sewage Spill Near Koules Fortress

2026-08-10 By Arthur Butler

Following Cretalive’s report of a sewage spill near Koules Fortress, Heraklion’s opposition is demanding answers, repairs, and a clear timetable.

Kavros lifeguards

Dramatic Kavros Rescue Highlights Vital Need for Cretan Lifeguards

2026-08-10 By Manuel Santos

Three lifeguards braved heavy swells to rescue a woman dragged away by strong currents in Kavros, Chania

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