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Croatia

New Road to Connect Makarska Riviera to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kostas Raptis

Croatian roads will undergo an ambitious plan in 2024, with 20 projects planned. One project will shorten the journey from parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Makarska Riviera, a popular summer destination.

2 years ago

Navigating Dubrovnik Without the Crowds

Argophilia Travel News

Dubrovnik, also known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, has long captivated visitors and continues to gain popularity. Fans of Game of Thrones recognize it as the real-life King’s Landing, and it has recently been featured in films such as Robin Hood: Origins and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, drawing even more attention to the […]

2 years ago

321 FEST: Šibenik’s New Year’s Celebration

Kostas Raptis

321 FEST in Šibenik features headliners Parov Stelar and Stereo MC’s and a lineup of international and local acts on two stages.

2 years ago

Wizz Air Stops Flights on Three Lines to Split Airport

Argophilia Travel News

Wizz Air has changed its summer flight schedule on three routes to Split Airport.

6 years ago

Marshal Tito’s Famous Yacht to Be a Floating Museum

Phil Butler

The once magnificent yacht Geleb (Seagull) of the famous Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito, may soon be a showpiece again.

7 years ago

Croatia Welcomed a Record 18.5 Million Tourists in 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

In 2017 Croatia welcomed a total of 18.5 million tourists, the most ever in a single year in the nation’s history, with Germans topping the list.

8 years ago

Zagreb Still Europe’s Best Christmas Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the voters of the European Best Destinations portal, Zagreb was named for the third time in a row the best Christmas destination in Europe.

8 years ago

LifeClass Terme Sveti Martin in Croatia Receives Halal Certification

Aleksandr Shatskih

LifeClass Terme Sveti Martin is the first-ever Croatian resort to receive Halal Certification. In 2016, the hotel catered to more than 1,750 guests of Islamic faith.

9 years ago

Brands Eyeball Croatia & Airbnb Competitiveness

Phil Butler

Fear of growing competition has made Croatia’s hotel market prime for big hotel management and development brands intent on expansion.

9 years ago

Valamar Riviera to Open Two Luxury Resorts in Rabac

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rabac is the site of the largest tourism project in Croatia. Valamar Riviera builds here two luxury resorts: Family Life Bellevue and Valamar Girandella.

9 years ago

Memories of Čakovec, a Croatian City with Village Charm

Mihaela Lica Butler

Čakovec is a simple, unassuming destination, with peaceful streets, and low-rise buildings, but it is home to the biggest fortification in Međimurje County.

9 years ago

Dubrovnik Announces Plans to Limit Tourist Access to Old Town

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Dubrovnik Carnival is one of the highly anticipated festivals of the year, attracting thousands of locals and tourists to the cobbled streets of the Old Town, but the city decided to comply with UNESCO’s recommendations to limit access of people to the World Heritage Site each day. According to news from the region, UNESCO […]

9 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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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 Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

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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Chania Sucks. Change Your Socks.

2026-10-18 By Arthur Butler

Analyzing historical rainfall data, meteorologist Manolis Lekkas outlines six essential infrastructure proposals to protect Chania from urban flooding.

Fake Animal Rescuer Hit With Massive Fines After Abandoning 120 Cats in Caging Heatwave Horror

2026-10-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra municipal police fine a fake rescuer €241,000 with penalties eyeing €1 million after 120 cats were discovered starving in cages during a heatwave.

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.

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