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Hotel Berati Joins Argophilia Albania

Phil Butler

In a bit of our own company news, Argophilia Travel Albania has signed on another business this week. Our semi-behind the scenes distribution channel dedicated to Eastern Europe, the telling about people and places not so many ever took the time or energy to, is working, slowly, but surely.

14 years ago

Albania, Serbia, Entice Israeli Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

Israelis love their travels more than most, and so it is perhaps less of a surprise than one would initially think to learn that both Albania and Serbia have sent large delegations to a major tourism expo in that country.

14 years ago

Albania Celebrates 100 of Independence All Through the Year

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Albanian centenary of independence will be marked all through the year with various events.

14 years ago

Skiing in Albania: Valbona Valley

Aleksandr Shatskih

Skiing in Valbona Valley is a discovery journey. Tourists don’t flock here from all over the world – there are no ski lifts to take you up the peak; and no maintenance vehicles on the slopes.

14 years ago

More Polish Tourists to Albania

Aleksandr Shatskih

President of the Polish Chamber of Tourism, Ian Korsak told Albanian Minister of Tourism Aldo Tonin Bumçi that Polish tourists will be encouraged to visit Albania’s fine beaches and other tourist destinations in the near future.

14 years ago

More Than 3 Million Tourists in Albania in 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

The number of tourists visiting Albania in the first eight months of 2011 has increased with by 200% compared to the same period in 2008.

14 years ago

This Labor Day Weekend – Enjoy Albania’s Divas

Phil Butler

Since we began researching Albania for the launch of Argophilia Travel Albania, it seems like gems of superb value keep popping up daily. Today, looking for something to share with my fellow Americans for Labor Day, some of Albania’s greatest treasures popped into view. If you were to search the land of the Illyrians for treasures, the country’s beautiful and talented women would not a bad place to start.

14 years ago

Eliza Dushku Promoting Albanian Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eliza Dushku, an American actress of Albanian and Danish descent, has visited her father’s country of origin, to film a documentary that will promote the tourism and culture of Albania.

14 years ago

Albanian Prime Minister Heads Investment Forum Delegation

Phil Butler

Albania tourism has seen a significant growth spurt this year, as opposed to last, with an over 400 thousand more travelers visiting from January to August, compared to 2010 figures. A statement from Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha last week spotlights the dramatic growth in Albania arrivals.

14 years ago

Hidden Balkans Hotel Gems: Grand Hotel Tirana

Phil Butler

In our efforts scouring the web for information on the Balkans, we often run across all kinds of attractions, great and small. Not the least important people, places, and things having to do with travel, hotels can often be obscured from view – at least online, that is. The other day we ran across just such a hotel gem presented itself. The Grand Hotel Tirana, while a bit hard to find online, offers a hospitality value worth mention.

14 years ago

Argophilia Launches Citizen’s Travel Portal

Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel Albania launches as the first of many regional travel directories aimed at introducing Eastern Europe’s hidden gems. Breathtaking places sit undiscovered by most of the world’s top travel businesses, a scattered lot of informative sites offer little or no value to travelers or local businesses, but Argo addresses the problem directly.

14 years ago

Albania Expands Free Visa Privileges

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Albania, the government there has temporarily lifted all visa requirements for travelers from Azerbaijan. For visits of up to 90 days, citizens there can travel to Albania at their leisure. This follows news that Albania allowed similar privileges to other countries.

15 years ago

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Speaking to Cretalive, Manos Koxarakis, director and instructor at the Okeanis Lifeguard School, said the current legal lifeguard period—from June 1 to September 30—no longer reflects the realities of tourism in Crete, where visitors begin arriving well before June and continue well into autumn. Although Greece’s legal framework (Presidential Decree 71/2020) requires lifeguard coverage on […]

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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