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Is ride sharing a green Lyft or an Uber hype idea?

2015-02-01 by Phil Butler

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Two cutting edge transportation startups, Lyft and Uber, they’ve done a good job of marketing anything and everything that could help them convert. Long billed as green friendly ride share services, the two have pledge in the past to help reduce the number of cars on the road.

Tags: car pooling, Lyft, ride share, taxis, tourist transport, travel startups, Uber, UberPool

Startup Cabforce Barks at Europe Cabbie Stand

2012-10-07 by Phil Butler

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Sometimes online technology startups just engage as bad ideas. Since my days as a tech blogger, I have always been amazed at how even the most ludicrous startup notion can get investment to develop – well, nothing much. Cabforce may be the poster child for whimsical travel startup investment potential.

Tags: cab bookings, cabs, Europe taxis, Gregg Brockway, startups, taxis, TripIt

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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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Crete Gets a Lot of Rain, Then More

2026-10-02 By Argophilia Travel News

Anogeia recorded 387mm of rain in two days as Crete prepares for renewed rainfall, saturated ground and strong winds from Friday.

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Mylopotamos Declares Emergency After Heavy Rains

2026-10-02 By Manuel Santos

Mylopotamos enters a state of emergency following heavy downpours on October 1, with local crews and mayors working overtime to clear roads and restore order.

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112 Alert Issued for Agios Nikolaos for Severe Weather

2026-10-01 By Argophilia Travel News

A new 112 alert has been issued for Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, due to severe weather. Residents and visitors are urged to limit movements and follow authorities.

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Meteorological Models Warn of Catastrophic Rains Up to 450 mm Over Crete Through Sunday

2026-10-01 By Manuel Santos

ECMWF and German weather models project over 400 to 450 liters of rain per square meter on Crete’s northern mountain slopes, triggering flood warnings.

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Crete’s Coast Guard Says It Has Had Enough of Improvised Migration Facilities

2026-10-01 By Arthur Butler

The Coast Guard Union of Crete blasts local politicians for blocking transit facilities and leaving officers stranded in sub-par conditions.

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