Mt. Ida

Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

2022-07-23 by Phil Butler

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge.

Winter in Crete Via the Most Amazing Instagram Shares

2021-01-18 by Phil Butler

Crete in winter is a natural wonderland of beauty, and solitude like nowhere else on Earth. Here’s a selection of shares to tantalize you.

Archaeologists Unearth New Discoveries at Zominthos Minoan Palace Site

2020-10-05 by Phil Butler

Archaeologists excavating at the Zominshos Minoan site atop Crete’s Mount Psiloritis, have reported fascinating new finds at the dig.

King Sarpedon and Rumors of Empires Lost and Won

2019-11-23 by Phil Butler

Scholars unveil more and more to help us understand antiquity. But our legacy remains in the ethereal playground of King Sarpedon.

Russian Marathoner Wins 9th Psiloritis Race

2018-06-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A Siberian runner bests a throng of competitors to reach the summit (2,456 meters) of Crete’s tallest peak, Psilopritis Mountain (Mt. Ida). In a race event spanning two days, runners from 20 nations competed in a variety of events in celebration of Crete, Minoan, and Greek traditions. The call to “Run in the footsteps of Zeus” was answered by Russian Dmitrii Usharov and many others at the 9th annual Psiloritis Race on Crete.

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.

Crete Mayors Sound the Alarm Over Natura 2000 ‘Black Hole’

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

The municipalities of Kantanos-Selino and Kissamos warn that Western Crete’s most famous Natura 2000 sites have fallen into a legal vacuum.

Could Sea Turtles Help Control Crete’s Invasive Pufferfish?

2026-07-09 By Arthur Butler

The toxic pufferfish is taking over the seas of Crete. Scientists are now looking at the loggerhead sea turtle as a natural predator to control the invasive species.

Heraklion’s Roads Are Being Sliced Open for Fiber Optics, and the Municipality Denies Responsibility

2026-07-09 By Kostas Raptis

The fiber optic installation in Heraklion has turned roads into obstacle courses. The Municipality says they just issue permits, while drivers deal with the mess.