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Moscow Christmas

Russia Celebrates Christmas Eve on Three Kings’ Day

2011-01-06 by Phil Butler

Eastern Orthodox Europe celebrates Christmas

Thursday Russian Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas Eve with the traditional Holy Supper. All over Eastern Europe January 6th and 7th are a time to praise Christ and share with friends and family. From Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church, and the children playing in the snow, all Russia gives and received holiday wishes.

Tags: adoration, Christmas Eve, Eastern Orthodox, Gregorian calendar, Holy Supper, Januar 6th, Julian calendar, Moscow Christmas, Russian Christmas, St. Nicolas

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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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Heraklion proposes cutting monthly student bus passes from €45 to €19, with 12,500 passes to be subsidized if the City Council approves.

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A 17-year-old British tourist was hospitalized for heavy drinking in Rethymno, leading to the immediate arrest of her parents under Greek law.

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Mayor Manolis Menegakis reviews Agios Nikolaos’ week-long World Tourism Day events, emphasizing local gastronomy, producers, and community hospitality.

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