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Croatia

Croatia Arms Coastal Towns with Retail Alcohol Bans to Fight Party Tourism

Manuel Santos

Croatia amends its Trade Act, allowing Split and other tourist hubs to ban retail alcohol sales after 9 PM to curb public drunkenness.

2 months ago

Dubrovnik Welcomes Easter with Colorful Decorations

Victoria Udrea

Dubrovnik’s beautiful Easter decorations feature large hand-painted eggs and spring nests in the Old City, Rector’s Palace, and Brsalje.

4 months ago

DERTOUR Acquires I.D. Riva Tours and Expands Travel Options in Croatia

Iorgos Pappas

DERTOUR acquired I.D. Riva Tours, an expert in Croatian vacations, including small-ship cruises, group trips, and vacation rentals.

1 year ago

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Croatia

Victoria Udrea

This guide to the best places to visit in Croatia will help you explore the country’s top attractions, from historic cities to stunning beaches.

1 year ago

Top 9 Literature Festivals in Eastern Europe to Visit in 2025

Victoria Udrea

These top 9 Eastern European literature festivals in 2025 offer unique cultural experiences and celebrate books, ideas, and conversations.

1 year ago

Croatian Wines Earn €5.7 Million Net in 2023

Iorgos Pappas

In 2023, Croatian wineries saw their net profits rise to €5.7 million, marking a significant 141.6% increase compared to the previous year.

1 year ago

British Tourists Propel Split and Hvar into Spotlight

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism in Split and Hvar sees a shift, with British visitors seeking luxury venues and corporate events, boosting 2024 records.

1 year ago

Upcoming Pical 5* Resort to Transform Poreč’s Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

Valamar’s Pical 5* Resort in Poreč, a transformative 139 million euro investment that will bring luxury tourism to Poreč, will open in 2026.

1 year ago

Croatia Is Revamping Hospitality Legislation

Iorgos Pappas

Croatia is tackling short-term rental challenges through strategic legislation updates, aiming for sustainability and community well-being in tourism.

1 year ago

Record Olive Harvest, But Oil Output Drops in Croatia

Victoria Udrea

Croatian production of olive oil is at its lowest ever, prompting concerns over potential price increases.

1 year ago

Major Road Infrastructure Plans for Zagreb Between 2024-2028

Argophilia Travel News

Zagreb’s transportation infrastructure will undergo a significant renovation with Mayor Tomislav Tomašević’s €200 million proposal.

1 year ago

Karpathos Could Be A Solution to Overtourism

Victoria Udrea

Karpathos – the land of the Titans – boasts an ancient past, where evidence of human habitation dates back to 4,00
BC.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.

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Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Become a Stage for 35 Cultural Events This Summer

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s ancient Venetian Walls are preparing to set the stage for one of the island’s most distinctive late-summer events. The 3rd Festival of the Walls runs from August 31 through September 10, featuring over 35 individual events encompassing music, film, theater, dance, and outdoor visual arts across the city’s historical ramparts. This year’s edition marks […]

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Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush peaks.

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Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.

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UFOs Over Crete and Athens? Meteorologist Clears Up Night Sky Panic

2026-08-12 By Kostas Raptis

Hundreds of Cretans and Athenians reported UFOs on August 11, 2026. Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas confirms it wasn’t little green men.

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