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Albania

First Certification Flight at Vlora Airport Landed Successfully

Kostas Raptis

May 8, 2025: the first certification flight at Vlora Airport marks a milestone for Albania’s tourism and economy.

1 month ago

Air Albania Inaugural Landing at Vlora Airport Sparks Controversy

Kostas Raptis

With the 2025 parliamentary elections heating up, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku dusted off an old favorite: the glorified demo flight. This year, their spotlight falls on Vlora Airport—a much-touted project that, if we’re being honest, still looks more like a construction zone than an international gateway. Yet, that hasn’t stopped […]

1 month ago

First Flight to Land at Vlora Airport on May 8

Victoria Udrea

The Grand Arrival: Vlora Airport Finally Sees Its First Plane The runway at Vlora Airport is about to get its fifteen minutes of fame: the first plane should touch down on May 8, 2025. The ink might barely be dry on the certification paperwork, but officials rush to ensure the airport is open in time […]

1 month ago

Vlora Airport: 100 Vacancies Open Before Flights Even Begin

Iorgos Pappas

Vlora Airport, Albania’s newest hub, is offering 100 job openings in various roles as it prepares for the first flights this summer.

3 months ago

Edi Rama Speaks About Vlora International Airport at ITB Berlin 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Albania, Guest of Honor at ITB Berlin 2025, presents major plans for aviation, including Vlora International Airport and a direct US flight.

3 months ago

Albania Opens ITB Berlin 2025 with Music, Dance, and Culinary Experiences

Argophilia Travel News

Albania, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, opens ITB Berlin 2025 on March 3 with music, dance, and a grand culinary reception.

3 months ago

Vlora Airport Prepares for 2025 Opening With New Technology

Victoria Udrea

Vlora Airport (Aeroporti i Vlorës) aims for a Spring 2025 launch despite an 8-month timeline for traffic control system installation.

5 months ago

Jared Kushner’s Bold Plans for Sazan Island

Mihaela Lica Butler

Jared Kushner’s $1.4 billion luxury resort project will transform Sazan Island into “a paradise where luxury meets adventure.”

5 months ago

Delvina Olive Festival 2024: Where Flavour Meets History (And a Lot of Olives)

Victoria Udrea

Delvina Olive Festival 2024 promises to offer something memorable for everyone, whether you’re a foodie, history buff, or traveller.

6 months ago

Tirana to Soon Flaunt a 71-meter-tall Tower Envisioned as a “Vertical Village” with Penthauses and a Hotel

Argophilia Travel News

The Puzzle Tirana Tower blends village-inspired design with urban convenience, aiming to become a modern landmark in the heart of Tirana.

6 months ago

Travel Warning for Passengers Flying to Türkiye, Morocco, and Albania

Kostas Raptis

Travellers to Türkiye, Morocco, and Albania need printed boarding passes, as mobile passes aren’t accepted.

7 months ago

Festive Traditions in Albania

Victoria Udrea

Christians celebrate several festive traditions in Albania during the Christmas and New Year’s season.

7 months ago

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Cockroach problem in Heraklion: locals and tourists alike suffer as neglect, expensive insecticides, and poor waste collection fuel a growing infestation.

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Heraklion authorities rolled out new safety rules for bathers, impacting tourists and locals through fall 2025.

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Crete Faces Escalating Water Crisis as Summer Approaches

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

The height of the tourism season is around the corner here in Crete, but a worsening water crisis threatens not only tourist destinations but agriculture and village life. Here is a roundup of the most recent news about the situation. Drought Deepens, Reservoirs Reach Critical Levels Crete is bracing for one of its driest summer […]

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Crete Emerges as Key Entry Point for Migrants into Greece

2025-06-16 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has become the primary entry point for migratory flows into Greece, prompting urgent measures from national authorities to bolster border operations on the island. In response to growing pressure on the island’s southern coastline, the Ministry of Shipping, in coordination with the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Port Authority leadership, has initiated monthly transfers […]

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The Water Stops Flowing at Aposelemis Dam

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

The Aposelemis Dam water crisis has disrupted the water supply to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos.

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