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Weather Warning: Greece Is Cooking Under An Intense Heat Dome

2021-08-03 by Phil Butler

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An extreme heat warning continues from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) today as temperatures continue to soar.

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Turkey Wildfires Are the Worst Ever – Experts Say It’s Only the Beginning

2021-07-31 by Phil Butler

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Wildfires are ravaging areas of southern Turkey. According to the reports, unprecedented fires have forced tourists and locals to evacuate.

Tags: Antalya, European Space Imagine, fires, forecasts, global warming, heatwave, Mugla, Turkey, Turkey tourism, Turkey weather, Turkey wildfires, visit turkey, weather, weather warnings, WMO

Extended Greece Forecast = Scorching Hot Next Ten Days

2021-06-30 by Argophilia Travel News

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The Greece forecast according to NOA will be unseasonably hot, and the service warns that temperatures on Thursday could reach 43-44 ⁰ C.

Tags: Crete weather, Greece weather, Greece weather conditions, Greek summer, Mediterranean Weather Forecast, METEO, weather

Crete To Get a Deep Freeze From “Media” Cold Front

2021-02-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Meteorologists are predicting that the cold front “Medea” arriving on Saturday will bring with it very low temperatures throughout Greece.

Tags: 2021 storms, Aegean forecast, Aegean weather, Aegean winds, Crete forecast, Crete weather, Greece weather, Medea front, Storm Medea, storms, weather

Crete Drenched in Wet and Cold by Leandros Front

2021-01-18 by Argophilia Travel News

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Heavy rains and cold are expected here on Crete until tomorrow as cold front “Leandros” hammers the north of Greece with power outages and snow.

Tags: cold front, Crete weather, Greece weather, Hellenic National Meteorological Service, HNMS, weather

Heatwave Hits This Week for Crete and Southern Greece

2020-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Get ready, this week Greece and most of southern Europe expect the first summer heatwave to arrive via warm air masses from Africa.

Tags: Aegean heat, Aegean weather, crete, Crete heat wave, Crete temperatures, Greek summer, heat wave, summer heat, weather, weather alert

Crete Experiencing False Spring Until Week’s End

2020-02-03 by Argophilia Travel News

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Today on Crete island it feels like Spring as unseasonally warm air masses now cover large parts of Europe. Temperatures Monday and Tuesday will approach 20°C. According to the National Observatory of Athens weather service ”Meteo”, this warming trend is expected to continue into next week, as even hotter air masses dominate the Mediterranean Sea. […]

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Oceanis Storm Still Slamming Crete

2019-02-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Crete region has been inundated with heavy rainfall, high seas, and winds for the last few weeks. This past weekend the “Oceanis” cold wave brought thick snowfall to western Crete, and torrents of hale to parts of southern and central Rethymno and Heraklion prefectures.

Tags: Chania weather, Crete rain, Crete snow, Crete storm damage, Crete storms, Crete weather, heraklion weather, National Observatory Athens, South Crete, weather

Using Big Data for Breakfast

2016-02-10 by Phil Butler

For a few years now digital experts have discussed the importance of “personalization”, the so-called “guest experience.” While the concept is not a new one, like so many marketing or “buzz” terms, the reality of providing real customer value is often lost in the shuffle. Is Big Data really so useful? Can your business leverage […]

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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

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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