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Symi Celebrates May 8th End of WW2 Without the World

2020-05-09 by Phil Butler

Symi

Yesterday, a few officials and citizens gathered in Symi to celebrate the anniversary of 8 May 1945, end of the Second World War.

Tags: British SBS, Dodecanese Islands, Greece campaign, Greek Sacred Band, Nazis, Operation Tenement, Raid on Symi, Special Boat Service, Symi, symi island, Symi Raid, World War 2

Rodos Cup 2019 Yachting Event a Resounding Success

2019-07-30 by Phil Butler

Rodos Cup 2019

The Rodos Cup 2019, organized by Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes and the Region of South Aegean, wound up a resounding success.

Tags: Aegean islands, Aegean sailing, Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes, Rhodes boating, Rhodes Island, Rhodes yachting, Rodos Cup 2019, sailing cup, sailing regatta, symi island, yacht regatta

Symi: Immerse Yourself in Traditional Greek Island Life

2012-03-02 by Guest Author

Small boats and houses on Symi island

Symi still retains its traditional island way of life.The island is covered with oregano, sage and thyme. You can smell the distinct aroma of these herbs just about anywhere you go.

Tags: Marathounta, symi island

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

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€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

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Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

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

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Heraklion Fishermen Protest

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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

rain

Chania Sucks. Change Your Socks.

2026-10-18 By Arthur Butler

Analyzing historical rainfall data, meteorologist Manolis Lekkas outlines six essential infrastructure proposals to protect Chania from urban flooding.

Fake Animal Rescuer Hit With Massive Fines After Abandoning 120 Cats in Caging Heatwave Horror

2026-10-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra municipal police fine a fake rescuer €241,000 with penalties eyeing €1 million after 120 cats were discovered starving in cages during a heatwave.

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

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.

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