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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.

11 months 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

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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.

1 year 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.

2 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, […]

7 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.

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42 Firefighters Contain Flames in Minoa Pediada

2026-07-10 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

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ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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