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Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Unlocks New Tourism Opportunities

Victoria Udrea

Bulgaria’s euro adoption will take effect in January 2026, introducing easier travel and payment for tourists.

1 year ago

Koprivshtitsa Folk Festival 2025 Welcomes Over 6000 Performers

Victoria Udrea

Koprivshtitsa Folk Festival 2025 welcomes over 6000 artists from across Bulgaria for its 13th edition from August 8 to 10.

1 year ago

Svilosa Landslide in Balchik Ongoing Risks and Safety Warnings

Victoria Udrea

The Svilosa landslide near Balchik poses a significant danger, as confirmed by a July 18 inspection by local and state experts.

1 year ago

Bulgaria’s Summer Tourism Revenue Powers Hospitality Amid Staff Shortages

Victoria Udrea

Bulgarian hotels rely on the summer season for 70% of tourism income, says the Bulgarian Association of Professionals in Hotel Management.

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

Tulip Parade Mesmerizes Visitor at the University Botanical Garden of Balchik

Kostas Raptis

The University Botanical Garden of Balchik hosts its Tulip Parade this April, showcasing 45,000 bulbs and 63 tulip cultivars.

1 year ago

Greece and Bulgaria Collaborate on the Trans-European Transport Network

Argophilia Travel News

Greece and Bulgaria are working together under the Trans-European Transport Network to improve cross-border connectivity and economic growth.

1 year ago

Sofia Metro Leads Bulgaria’s лв32 Billion EU Boost

Victoria Udrea

EU funding of nearly лв32 billion in 2024 is transforming Bulgaria, with the Sofia Metro expansion at the forefront.

1 year ago

Romania and Bulgaria’s Endless Schengen Saga Nears Conclusion

Victoria Udrea

Romania and Bulgaria set to join the Schengen Zone by January 2025 after years of delays and political bickering.

1 year ago

Europe’s Best Christmas Market Returns

Kostas Raptis

Recognized as Europe’s Best Christmas Market, Budapest’s Advent Basilica returns on November 15 2024, with festive charm.

1 year ago

Škoda Revamps Bulgaria’s Train Travel

Iorgos Pappas

With Bulgaria’s railway scene in for a major upgrade, Škoda Group lands a significant contract to provide 25 barrier-free electric trains.

1 year ago

Wizz Air Halts Flights from Sofia to Geneva and Lisbon

Victoria Udrea

Wizz Air halts flights from Sofia to Geneva and Lisbon. The absence of demand might be a factor according to travel agencies.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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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.

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

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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