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Greece’s Small Islands Get Half a Billion in Eco-Funding – We Think

2022-06-17 by Phil Butler

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Mayors of some of Greece’s smallest islands met with Prime Minister Mitsotakis recently to discuss progress for eco-friendly development.

Tags: eco-friendly, EU Funding, Greece, Greece Prime Minister, Greece tourism, National Strategic Reference Framework, NSRF, sustaiable tourism, sustainability funding, sustainable, Sustainable Greece, tourism

Metaxa Hospitality Group Fumbles Sustainable Hospitality Message

2021-12-06 by Phil Butler

Vlychada Strand

Andreas Metaxas is rebranding his hotels business as game changing sustainable. But, Greek hoteliers seem confused about definitions.

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Engineers from “GIVE” Develop the “All Greek” i.lektra Scooter

2021-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

GIVE i.lektra scooter

The GIVE i.elektra is a new smart scooter made designed and built all in Greece coming in the summer of 2021.

Tags: all electric, Elias Nasiopoulos, engineering, GIVE, Greece technology, Greek engineers, i.elektra, i.lektra, i.lektra scooter, rental scooters, scooters, sustainable, sustainable development, transportation

TUI Group’s Fritz Joussen Proclaims Company “Future Proof”

2020-12-11 by Phil Butler

TUI CEO

TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen proves once and for all his company could care less about sustainability, people, or future other than dividends.

Tags: airlines, All-inclusive, cruises, Fritz Joussen, resorts, sustainability, sustainable, TUI, TUI Group, TUI resorts, TUI stocks

Malta Will Offer 30 Scholarships for Sustainable Travel

2020-09-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli

Malta has launched a continuous effort towards climate-friendly travel through 30 scholarships aimed at mitigating climate change.

Tags: climate friendly, education, environmental studies, Malta, sustainable, sustainable tourism

Lookout Greeks: Sustainability Iceberg Right Ahead!

2019-11-24 by Phil Butler

Titanic Hotels

Read on and find out how Greece is about to ram a gigantic sustainability iceberg if business and the public do not wise up.

Tags: all inclusive, ANVR, Blue Bay Travel, Bluesun Hotels and Resorts, Classic Collection Holidays, CNN, GNTO, Greece resorts, Greece tourism, GTP, hotels, Minister Theoharis, resorts, sustainable, sustainable tourism, Tourism Minister Theoharis, Travel Foundation, TUI resorts

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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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Crete Holds Three of the Five Most Expensive Student Housing Markets in Greece

2026-07-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Student accommodation in Crete remains among the most expensive in Greece, with Heraklion rents jumping 12% year-over-year.

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Cretalive: Lifeguard Expert Calls for Longer Beach Safety Season in Crete

2026-07-26 By Manuel Santos

Speaking to Cretalive, Manos Koxarakis, director and instructor at the Okeanis Lifeguard School, said the current legal lifeguard period—from June 1 to September 30—no longer reflects the realities of tourism in Crete, where visitors begin arriving well before June and continue well into autumn. Although Greece’s legal framework (Presidential Decree 71/2020) requires lifeguard coverage on […]

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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