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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

1 month ago

Romania Celebrates Arminden on May 1

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover the ancient Romanian tradition of Arminden (May Day), where wormwood and green branches protect against the plague and evil spirits.

6 months ago

Vlad the Impaler’s Second Reign: Blood, Betrayal, and Becoming Dracula

Mihaela Lica Butler

Explore the brutal reality of Vlad III’s second reign. From the betrayals of the Wallachian boyars to the psychological warfare that birthed the Dracula legend.

6 months ago

Dracula Land, or How Romania Keeps Explaining Itself With Fangs

Mihaela Lica Butler

Romania will open a €1 billion Dracula theme park near Bucharest, reviving a familiar fantasy while raising questions about culture, branding, and identity.

9 months ago

The Sorcova Ritual in Romania

Victoria Udrea

Sorcova is a Romanian New Year custom where children bless adults with decorated basil sticks, mixing humor, folklore, and childhood magic.

10 months ago

Bucharest, According to the FT

Victoria Udrea

FT’s review of Cărtărescu accidentally reads like a wild travel guide to Bucharest—full of butterflies, chaos, and hallucinations.

10 months ago

Underground Hotels Provide Unique Stays for Adventurous Travelers

Manuel Santos

For adventurous tourists in 2025, underground hotels in Eastern Europe offer a rare chance to sleep beneath castles, inside salt mines, and in repurposed bunkers.

1 year ago

Romania Celebrates Sânzienele on June 24

Mihaela Lica Butler

Sânzienele in Romania (celebrated June 24) is a holiday that blends pre-Christian cults, wild summer superstitions, and quirky rituals.

1 year ago

Agreement Brings Modern Rail Interconnection Between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Agreement brings a modern rail and road interconnection between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece, linking Black Sea to Aegean transport.

1 year ago

Greece Boosts Tourism Ties with Algeria and Romania

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni held meetings with Algeria and Romania’s ambassadors to solidify tourism ties.

1 year ago

Romania Joins VWP: Visa-Free Travel to the U.S.

Victoria Udrea

Romania joins the VWP on January 10, 2025. Learn about visa-free travel, ESTA applications, and what this means for Romanian travellers.

1 year ago

Why December 20th is a Terrible Day to Be a Pig in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

This is a look at Romania’s age-old pig slaughtering traditions tied to Ignat: superstitions, rituals, and a hefty side of pork.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

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School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

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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