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Estonia Plans New Future for Soviet-Era Military Bases

2013-01-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonia is mulling the idea of transforming dozens of Soviet-era military sites into tourist attractions, after deciding to preserve a number of them for their historical legacy, RIA Novosti reports.

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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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Rethymno Spotlights Alternative Tourism and Cretan Gastronomy at IFTM Top Resa in Paris

2026-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Rethymno promoted autumn, winter and 2027 travel at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, highlighting walking, cycling, gastronomy and authentic Cretan experiences.

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Italian Archaeological School Building in Heraklion Scheduled for Restoration Following Ambassador Meeting

2026-09-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi confirms plans to restore the historic Italian Archaeological School on Albert Street during talks in Heraklion.

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Halkiadakis Supermarkets Partners with Aenaos for Major 915 kW Virtual Net Billing Solar Project in Crete

2026-09-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Halkiadakis partners with Aenaos Energy Systems for a 915 kW Virtual Net Billing solar project to power its Cretan supermarket network.

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Heraklion-Messara National Road Faces Indefinite Blockade Over Proposed Migrant Facility

2026-09-23 By Manuel Santos

Protests escalate in Athanatoi as residents threaten an indefinite blockade of the Heraklion-Messara highway over a proposed migrant facility at the Skouloudis plant.

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Where Do the Millions Go? MP Questions €3 Passenger Tax Allocation at Heraklion Airport

2026-09-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Harris Mamoulakis challenges the transport ministry over the transparency, collection, and spending of the €3 passenger tax at Heraklion Airport.

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