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Hotels.com Launches Two New Windows 8 Apps

2013-03-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotels.com has just launched two new apps for Windows 8, one designed to up the ante on mobíle utility, the other specifically for the Windows 8 tablet.

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Top-5 Must-Have Apps for Frequent Fliers

2013-03-05 by Argo Contributor

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Just like every other genre of mobile application, there are more travel apps on the market than a person can shake a smartphone at.

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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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Chora Sfakion Port Gets Rockfall Protection in Major Safety Project

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

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International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

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Can Package Holidays Help Build a Shoulder Season?

2026-09-18 By Arthur Butler

Package holidays can help provide structure, but only when they connect visitors to the destination beyond the resort gate.

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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