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Underground Hotels Provide Unique Stays for Adventurous Travelers

Manuel Santos

For adventurous tourists in 2025, underground hotels in Eastern Europe offer a rare chance to sleep beneath castles, inside salt mines, and in repurposed bunkers.

1 year ago

Prague Among the Top Five Meeting Destinations Worldwide

Argophilia Travel News

Prague held a top-five spot among global meeting destinations in 2024. Over 5,100 events took place in Prague, up 5% from 2023.

1 year ago

Prague’s New Event Venues Are Stealing the Spotlight

Victoria Udrea

Or how the city is quietly reshaping its social and cultural scene. Strike through the idea that Prague is yesterday’s news. In the vibrant chaos of city life, the Czech capital has decided to overshoot expectations yet again. Recent expansions and ambitious renovations are reshaping the metropolis into a haven for anyone craving something fresh—be […]

1 year ago

TUI Plans Strategic Growth in the Czech Republic

Argophilia Travel News

TUI Group is broadening its holiday offerings across Europe, focusing on enhancing its market presence in the Czech Republic. “We have big plans for next year. Offers for the upcoming summer season are already live and in high demand. In addition, we want to have a total of ten own shops with 60 employees. For […]

1 year ago

Ancient Bronze Treasure Unearthed in Czech Field

Manuel Santos

Archaeologists discovered a hoard of Bronze Age artifacts in June while conducting a routine field survey in the Czech Republic.

2 years ago

Prague’s Hilton Hotel Shines as Premier European Meeting Destination

Victoria Udrea

Hilton Prague announced it was named the second Top Meeting Hotel in Europe by Cvent.

2 years ago

Prague: A Premier Meeting Destination in 2024

Iorgos Pappas

Prague is a top meeting destination: with modern amenities, the Czech capital is ideal for conferences and corporate events.

2 years ago

Ryan Gauci Is Hilton Prague’s New General Manager

Argophilia Travel News

Hilton Prague – Czech Republic’s Leading Hotel according to World Travel Awards 2023 – appointed Ryan Gauci as its new General Manager.

2 years ago

Newly-Renovated Meeting Rooms at Hilton Prague

Iorgos Pappas

The Hilton Prague has recently completed a full renovation of 12 meeting rooms located on the Lobby Level.

2 years ago

Prague Congress Centre to Host the 27th World Road Congress this October

Victoria Udrea

The 27th World Road Congress is set to take place at the Prague Congress Centre from October 2nd to October 6th, 2023.

3 years ago

From Today – The Biathlon World Championship in Nové Město na Moravě

Argophilia Travel News

Starting today and running through Sunday, December 23rd, the Biathlon World Championship in Nové Město na Moravě is the Czech Republic’s top biathlon event.

7 years ago

Mamaison Riverside Prague Hosts Casino & Wine 2018 Charity Event

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tomorrow, September 19th, Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague hosts the MICE segment Casino & Wine charity event to support the Chance 4 Children foundation. Attendees of the MICE event are invited to take part in a gaming competition accentuated by a wine tasting event to support Chance 4 Children, a non-profit that lends assistance to hospitalized, […]

8 years ago

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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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