Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Special Olympics

AEGEAN Air Relays Olympic Flame of Hope

2014-09-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Special Olympics Hellas Greek Team before the departure for Brussels.

The “Flame of Hope” has taken off for Brussels via AEGEAN Airlines A3620 after having visited the Greek cities of Komotini, Kavala, Thasos, Thessaloniki and Athens.

Tags: Aegean, airlines, Dimitris Gerogiannis, Greek team, Greek travel, Olympics, Special Olympics

Hilton Worldwide Sponsors Special Olympics Athens 2011

2011-06-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

special olympics

From June 25 to July 4, 2011 in Athens, 7,000 of the world’s greatest Special Olympics athletes from nearly 180 nations will compete in 22 Olympic-type sports.

Tags: Athens 2011, Hilton Worldwide, Special Olympics

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Crete animal cruelty

Confronting the Culture of Animal Cruelty in Crete

Mapping Hospitality’s AI Future

A surreal Crete travel story

The Smile That Bypassed Time: Journey Beyond the Edge of the World

disabled tourist Designer AI - Tourism for all

Greek Lawmakers Call for Changes to Tourism for All 2026-2027 to Improve Access for People with Disabilities

Beyond the Assistant: An Architecture of Companion Intelligence

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.

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

Crete animal cruelty

Confronting the Culture of Animal Cruelty in Crete

2026-06-30 By Victoria Udrea

From poisoned strays to discarded kittens, it’s time to confront the dark side of the Cretan relationship with animals.

Thrapsano 5th International Ceramics Festival

Thrapsano to Host 5th International Ceramics Festival

2026-06-30 By Argophilia Travel News

From July 2nd to 5th, Thrapsano will host the 5th International Ceramics Festival titled “Earth, Water, Fire.”

Summer Gaming Festival banner

Nostalgia and Competition at the Summer Gaming Festival in Karteros

2026-06-30 By Argophilia Travel News

The Video Games Museum heads to the Karteros coast for the Summer Gaming Festival: a weekend of arcade classics and high-score battles.

Bethlehem Cinema opening night

Rethinking Summer Nights: The Bethlehem Cinema Program in Heraklion

2026-06-30 By Argophilia Travel News

Bethlehem Cinema on the Venetian Walls in Heraklion opened its summer 2026 season with a sold-out screening.

Heraklion cleaning new sweepers

Heraklion’s Clean-Up: A Pristine Surface Hiding the City’s Reality

2026-06-30 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion is putting on a show for the summer crowds with new sweepers and a polished coastal front.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS