Aleksandr Shatskih, Author at Argophilia

New App Launched for World Travel Market

2012-10-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Those following the World Travel Market, one of the travel industry’s hottest events of the year, will be interested to learn about a new app that’s just been released.

The Art Market, Budapest – 8th to 11th November, 2012

2012-10-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Art Market, Budapest, Hungary is an annual event staged every year. Be sure to visit the 2012 event which is held between 8th to 11th November.

How Deep Will SAS Cuts Go?

2012-10-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Scandinavian airline SAS appears to be on the ropes as the company announces chopping prices and selling assets in a struggle to keep afloat. Massive losses from 2011, combined with a murky 2012 have spelled tough times for the once profitable and venerable airline.

Poland’s Jewish History Museum Opens Next Year

2012-10-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Early next year, Poland will see the long awaited opening of a museum showcasing the history, culture and suffering of its minority Jewish community, which has today all but vanished from the country.

Chiranjeevi Returns to Political Arena as India’s Tourism Minister

2012-10-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

India is getting itself a new Minister of Tourism in the shape of legendary Bollywood actor-cum-politician Chiranjeevi, who returns following almost two years in the political wilderness.

US Flights Cancelled as Hurricane Sandy Bears Down

2012-10-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Flights to the US east coast have been severely disrupted as the Atlantic seaboard braces itself for a hammering by the relentless Hurricane Sandy as it slowly inches its way towards land.

Russia Gears Up Its Infrastructure Ahead Of Sporting Events

2012-10-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

What with Russia getting ready to welcome thousands of foreign visitors from all corners of the globe when it plays host to some of the world’s biggest sporting events in the next few years, officials are undoubtedly keen to make a good impression on them.

OLT Express Courts Dresden – Budapest Tourists

2012-10-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Budapest has seen several air carries fly in to the Hungarian capital of late. The most recent new carrier, OLT Express, having arrived from Dresden just the other day. Budapest was last connected with the southeastern Germany city decades ago via recently defunct Interflugand Malév.

Netherlands Firm to Provide Shahdag Hotels Solutions

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from the Azerbaijan tourism sector, Netherlands based Royal Imtech NV announced their Turkish subsidiary AE Arma-Elektropanc will provide technical solutions for the new Shahdag Hotels project in Gusar.

Bulgarians Welcome Axion Estin Icon

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria’s main cathedral, St. Alexander Nevsky, saw a massive influx of visitors this weekend as hundreds of faithful crowded the church to catch a glimpse of just a copy of the iconic Dostoino Est icon of Virgin Mary from Mount Athos.

Paris Trampoline Bridge Springs a Few Surprises

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Inspired by a competition to come up with the best design for a new bridge in the French capital, architects have just unveiled ambitious plans for an inflatable trampoline bridge that would let commuters ‘bounce’ their way across the River Seine

Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Chalks Up 100 Years

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Sugarloaf cable car celebrated its 100th birthday yesterday, with authorities announcing that the service is set to be extended to neighboring hills.

easyJet + British Airways Secure London to Moscow Flights

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

easyJet and British Airways have just landed the right to operate flights to Russian capital Moscow, at the expense of Virgin Atlantic whose bid to secure what is one of Europe’s most flight routes was rejected.

TravelZoo Eyes China with Alipay Hookup

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Internet travel deals company TravelZoo is reaching out to Chinese markets with the integration of a new online payments system, Alipay, into its Asia Pacific portal.

Crazy Halloween 2012 Infects Ukraine

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

For a spooky night out in Kiev, the Crazy Halloween Fest 2012 promises to thrill guests of the city, if not actually scaring the beJesus out of them altogether. Coming November 2, the Ukraine version of a Jamie Lee Curtis rerun party should cause some to howl.