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VR Travel Experiences that Shape the Future

2021-09-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

VR travel experience.

With virtual reality, you can travel anywhere, anytime, from the comfort of your home, office, hotel room, or wherever you are with your VR headset. VR travel experiences are not a gimmick, but a trend that shapes the future of travel. More than 90% of the world’s population was under some sort of travel restrictions during […]

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European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

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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

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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Crete Wants to Turn Olive Oil Into a Tourism Experience

2026-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete is exploring how olive tourism can connect ancient olive heritage, archaeology, food, health and local experiences for visitors.

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Ferry Sailings Banned: Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio Ports Closed as 9-Beaufort Gales Strike

2026-10-14 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek port authorities have imposed strict sailing bans in Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, canceling ferries to Crete due to dangerous 9-Beaufort gales.

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Crete Olive Oil Production Could Nearly Double

2026-10-14 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil production could reach 100,000 tonnes this year, but farmers face fruit drop, high costs, low prices, and growing abandonment.

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Heraklion Students Get €19 Bus Passes as City Subsidizes 12,000 Monthly Cards

2026-10-14 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion will subsidize up to 12,000 student bus passes, cutting the monthly cost from €45 to €19 for University of Crete and HMU students.

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