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Denmark: Sensational Beauty of Scandinavia

2014-06-16 by Argo Contributor

Copenhagen Nyhavn Kopenhagen

According to most surveys, Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world, mostly because the Danes have an excellent quality of life. As a visitor, you’ll love walking along the winding cobblestone streets, and enjoying the colorful sights and old world feel.

Tags: Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Tivoli

Apparatjik Brands a Suite at THE THIEF

2013-09-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Petter Stordalen in interview via his Twitter

THE THIEF, Oslo and Norway’s most talked about hotel, has no qualms about taking artistic license to the limit of reason. The latest bit of sensational news from Scandinavia’s hotel legend, Petter Stordalen, speaks of music legends, far out concepts, and art united with musicality. Coolest of cool bands Apparatjik, ventured off into hotel room land this time for an experiential hotel suite development.

Tags: Apparatjik, choice hotels, Hotel innovations, Nordic Choice, Nordic hotels, Petter Stordalen, Scandinavia, social hotels, THE THIEF

Saving Our Seas for Tomorrow: The Baltic

2013-04-30 by Phil Butler

Baltic stormscape

A recent conference in St. Petersburg, Russia saw the heads of the Baltic Sea States meet up to discuss protecting the already heavily polluted Baltic, and each country’s responsibility for the task. With environmental sustainability on every leaders lips these days, we thought we would take a look at the ups and downs of one of the world’s most fascinating seas.

Tags: Baltic Sea, Baltic states, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, fishing, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Scandinavia, seas, Sweden, The Baltic, wildlife, world oceans

Marriott Plays It Smart With Ikea & Moxy Hotels

2013-03-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Moxy Hotels

In hotel development news, Marriott International and Ikea’s real estate branch are teaming up to develop and run a chic new budget hotel group Moxy Hotels.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotels, Ikea, Marriott, Marriott Europe, Milan, Moxy Hotels, Nordic, Scandinavia

Record Breaking Europe: A Travel Quiz

2013-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Scandinavian Mountains

Traveling to Europe, for many people, is a lifelong dream. For those of you out there who yearn to learn more about the so called “Old Continent”, we’ve devised a quiz to challenge the world traveler, and to inform the first time European adventurer out there.

Tags: Bulgaria, Europe facts, Europe mountains, Europe records, Europe tourism, Guinness Records, Italy, Russia, Scandinavia, the Guinness Book, Travel Records, Volga

Far Frozen North Fun – Avantouinti

2012-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Take the plunge in the ice.

This Fall and Winter, for an excursion to literally take your breath away, why not try ice swimming in the far frozen North of Europe? Not exactly what you had in mind? Well take a closer look at this Northern European tradition.

Tags: Avantouinti, Baltic sports, Finland, ice bath, ice holes, Ice Swimming, Russia, Russian spas, sauna, Scandinavia, spas

East Europe Wonders – The Baltic Sea

2010-12-17 by Phil Butler

Poland beach sunset

Argophilia Travel News brings the Baltic Sea closer to home with a view of some of the most wonderful Flickr images. For Eastern Europe travel, the Baltic Sea represents a treasure of immeasurable value for potential visitors. Not many people outside Europe are familiar with this fantastic wonderland of watery wildness.

Tags: Baltic history, Baltic Sea, Baltic spas, brackish sea, East Europe seas, Finland, Flickr, Flickr photgraphy, northern waters, Poland resorts, Russian resorts, Scandinavia, vikings, Ville Miettinen

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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

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

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.

strong tourism season

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.

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