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Six Greek Resorts Make the European Top 30 of Condé Nast Traveler

2020-10-13 by Argophilia Travel News

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Six Greek hotels named among 30 best resorts of Europe by the readers of the magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Tags: Blue Palace, Condé Nast Traveler, Corfu, Costa Navarino, Marbella, Marbella Corfu, Mykonos, Sani, Sani Resort, Santa Marina Resort, The Romanos, Westin Resort, Westin Resort Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino’s 3rd Messinia Pro-Am Coming 20-23 February

2018-10-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Messinia Pro-Am

Costa Navarino’s 3rd Messinia Pro-Am to be held on February 20-23, 2019 is fast approaching. Registrations for the 3rd international golf tournament will close on January 18th, 2019; however, golfers from all over the world can take advantage of the “early bird” discount on their participation packages until October 31st, making their registration through the official website.

Tags: 3rd Messinia Pro-Am, Costa Navarino, gold, golf events, Messinia Pro-Am, PGA golf, The Bay Course, The Dunes Course, Westin Resort Costa Navarino

Navarino Challenge: The “Best Tourism Event in Greece”

2018-07-30 by Phil Butler

Navarino Challenge

“Navarino Challenge” continues its impressive course with more distinctions. The top sports tourism event was honored this time with the gold award as the best tourism event in Greece at the Event Awards 2018. 

Tags: athletics, beachathlon, Costa Navarino, Europe athletics, events, Fysiotek Sports Lab, Navarino Challenge, races, Viva Network, Westin Resort Costa Navarino, Westin Resorts

Olympic Competitors Highlight “Navarino Challenge” 2018

2018-04-19 by Argophilia Travel News

Navaro Challenge events

Registration is open for the 6th “Navarino Challenge”, the established sports tourism event and standard choice in the calendar of the fans, since 2013!

Tags: Costa Navarino, events, Mandy Persaki, marathon, Messinia, Navarino, Navarino Bay, Navarino Challenge, Navarino Dunes, Nikos Gemelos, paddling, pilates, races, running, running events, Swimming, swimming events, water sports, Westin Resort Costa Navarino

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€46.8M Electrification Project Begins for New Heraklion Airport

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

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey's foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.

Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey’s foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.

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Skaleta Gets a Bigger, Stronger Wall

2026-09-03 By Kostas Raptis

A retaining wall in Skaleta is getting extra reinforcement, new railings and €62,886 in additional funding. Work resumes after the tourist season.

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Search for Missing 71-Year-Old Windsurfer Continues Off Crete

2026-09-02 By Manuel Santos

The search for a 71-year-old man who disappeared while windsurfing off the coast of Heraklion is continuing, with boats and aircraft searching the sea between Heraklion and the island of Dia. The man has been missing since Monday afternoon, August 31. The Port Authority was alerted on Tuesday morning, and a major search operation was […]

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September Is the New August in Crete

2026-09-02 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s tourist season expands as September flight capacity rivals August records, pushing high season well into November across Chania and Heraklion.

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Crete VOAK Highway Construction Triggers Severe Peak-Season Gridlock

2026-09-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion transport drivers challenge the Minister to navigate VOAK traffic chaos as local groups demand night work and threaten legal action over highway delays.

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