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Parthenon Frieze

Boris Johnson Travel Advisory – Give Up the Marbles or Stay Home

2021-03-13 by Phil Butler

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British PM Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles. So, Johnson should never visit Greece again.

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Boris Johnson, British Museum, Elgin Marbles, Ishtar Gate, Parthenon Frieze, Parthenon marbles

European Parliament Members Plead With the UK for Parthenon Marbles

2020-11-16 by Phil Butler

The Parthenon Marbles - British Museum

Thirty members of the European Parliament are asking for the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece in a letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Tags: Boris Johnson, EU Parliament, Europe party, Eva Kaili, Parthenon Frieze, Parthenon marbles

Lord Elgin’s Mentor Shipwreck off Kythira Gives Up More Treasures

2019-10-16 by Phil Butler

The Parthenon Marbles - British Museum

The Greek Ministry of Culture says archaeologists have discovered gold jewelry, cook pots and other ancient objects on the Mentor shipwreck.

Tags: Greek antiquities, Greek Ministry of Culture, Greek shipwrecks, Greek treasures, Kythira, Kythira wreck, Lord Elgin, Mentor, Mentor shipwreck, Parthenon Frieze, Parthenon marbles

The Fabulous Acropolis Museum Turns Five

2014-06-10 by Phil Butler

The frieze of the Parthenon Gallery © Acropolis Museum. Photo Nikos Daniilidis

Recently ranked one of the 20 best museums of the world, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. On Friday June 20th a series of events including a concert by Leon of Athens highlight the momentous occasion.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Athens, Athens sights, Athens tourism, Greece museums, Hippeis, Parthenon, Parthenon Frieze

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Featured Stories

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

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 Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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