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5 Must-See Places in Greece Reachable by Ferry

2022-08-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Island of Hydra

Five fantastic Greek islands easily reachable via ferry. What better way to explore Greece’s marvelous islands?

Tags: :et's Ferry, Aegean ferries, Chora, Ferry tickets, Greece, Greece by ferry, Greece ferries, Greece Isles, Greek tours, Hydra, island hopping, Mykonos, Mykonos Town, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Thera

Dream Blue Travel Agency Starts Up On Amorgos Despite Pandemic

2021-02-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Amorgos Island

Amorgos Island has a new travel agency. Dream Blue is a company offering thematic tours and a variety of adventures on Amorgos.

Tags: Amorgos Island, Cyclades, Despina Giannakopoulou, Dream Blue, Greece tours, Greece vacations, Greek Isles, Naxos, Vigla Hotel

Scientists Say Naxos Island Was Inhabited at Least 200,000 Years Ago

2019-10-24 by Phil Butler

Prehistoric migration route

Scientists have discovered new evidence proving that early humans inhabited the Greek island of Naxos at least 200,000 years ago.

Tags: Aegean culture, Aegean destinations, Aegean habitation, Naxos, Naxos archaeology, Naxos Island

Archaeologists Discoveries on Daskalio Islet May Redefine Ancient History

2019-07-18 by Phil Butler

Archaeologists have discovered ruins that date to 4,600 years ago on Dhaskalio Islet, an uninhabited islet off the holiday island of Naxos.

Tags: Ano Koufonisi, archaeological discovery, archaeology, architectural buildings, British School at Athens, Cambridge, Dr. Michael Boyd, Greece, Greece archaeology, Greece history, Michael Boyd, Naxos

Greece Celebrates St. Nicholas December 6

2016-12-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The town of Naxos Sergio Alvarez CC 2.0

For visitors to Greece during this Christmas season, the religious feast of Agios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) is celebrated each year as pilgrims travel to Naxos for St. Nicholas in the village of Kynidaro, and to the old the chapel of Agios Nikolaos at Faros.

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Christmas, Cycladese, Faros, Greek Christmas, Kynidaro, Naxos, Saint Nicholas

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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

Crete Tourism 2026 beach

Crete’s Tourism Boom Comes With a Spending Divide

2026-08-28 By Victoria Udrea

Crete welcomed 3.2 million international air travelers in the first seven months of 2026, but tourism spending is uneven across accommodation and restaurants.

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Nea Chora Beach Gets Its Blue Flag Back After Sewage Spill

2026-08-28 By Manuel Santos

Nea Chora Beach in Chania has regained its Blue Flag after testing showed excellent water quality following a major sewage-pipe failure.

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OFI Takes Crete to Europe With Eight-Match Europa League Campaign

2026-08-28 By Iorgos Pappas

OFI’s historic Europa League campaign will bring Leverkusen, Hoffenheim, Anderlecht and Lech Poznań to Crete, while the club takes its supporters across Europe.

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Hare Hunting Incident in Kissamos Leaves Man Injured by Ricocheted Shot

2026-08-28 By Iorgos Pappas

A drunk hunter accidentally injures a 52-year-old man in Kissamos, Crete. Details on the incident, Greek hare hunting season rules, and safety alerts.

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Sfakia Rallies Behind the Sternes 2026 Deep Cave Expedition

2026-08-28 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Sfakia and OFYPEKA sponsor the international Sternes 2026 caving mission into Greece’s second-longest cave system in the White Mountains.

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