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Bulgaria Sees Drop in Early Bookings On Ukraine Unrest

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the President of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Bayko Baikov, Bulgaria has seen a 20% decline in western European bookings. According to Baikov, tourists form Germany, Britain, and Scandinavia just aren’t aiming to travel to the country this Spring.

12 years ago

Bulgaria’s Hotels See Big Revenue Already for 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from novinite.com, February 2014 saw 1,893 hotels and other stays gain 11.1% year on year. The hotels reached a total of BGN 33.9 million, according to data released by the National Statistical Institute.

12 years ago

Connects: New Bulgaria to Romania Danube Crossing

Aleksandr Shatskih

Trade and tourism in between Romania and Bulgaria got a boost when the New Europe Bridge opened last year. According to the trade ministries of the countries, bilateral trade has exceeded €3 billion over the course of the last year.

12 years ago

Bulgaria Ranks in the Top Winter Destinations in Europe

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of Tourism, Branimir Botev, Bulgaria ranks four in Europe in terms of winter tourism.

12 years ago

Discovering Budapest, Europe’s Top Budget Travel Destination

Argo Contributor

The city has everything from naturally occurring hot springs, to enormous ornate buildings, the beauty of the Danube and a thriving night scene.

12 years ago

Makaza Reopens After 68 Years

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria and Greece have now a new border pass at Makaza, a place located at about 20 kilometres north of Greece’s Aegean coastline. This served as a border point in the past, but it stopped being operational 68 years ago. The Ruse-Makaza road links Romania and Greece through Central Bulgaria and it is part of […]

13 years ago

Varna Airport Incident Forces Closure This Morning

Phil Butler

Bulgaria’s Varna Airport has been closed due to an incident that occurred sometime this morning. Varna Airport officials are extremely difficult to reach at this moment, but officials there have said the airport will now rep-open at 12 PM local time.

13 years ago

Bulgaria’s President Reiterates Need for Better Roads

Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Bulgaria’s 8th Annual National Conference “Strategic Infrastructure Bulgaria 2013” tells of the government there prioritizing road infrastructure across the country but particularly along the Black Sea.

13 years ago

Bulgaria’s Beaches Preparing for Opening

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the news from Burgas, Bulgaira the seaside resort has already begun preparations for the beached there to start the season. Beginning April 10th beach preparedness is job one for city officials.

13 years ago

Bulgaria’s Legendary Gabrovo April and Always Fools

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria’s city of Gabrovo, also known as the “laughter capital” of the country, celebrates April Fool’s Day today. Situated to the North and East of Sofia, this city is famous for the populace’s strange sense of humor.

13 years ago

Novotel Sofia Officially Opens

Aleksandr Shatskih

The very first of the brand, Novotel Sofia opened last week. The Accor luxury office – accommodation venue having been in operation for some months.

13 years ago

Bulgaria Travel: Welcome Spring in Kyustendil

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria welcomes the season with the Spring Festival in Kyustendil. This festival goes way back, to Thracian and Roman times when it was associated with the veneration of solar divinities.

13 years ago

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As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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