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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

New Airport in Tbilisi, Georgia – $1.26B Project Announced

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Georgia invests $1.26 billion in a new Tbilisi airport, aiming to set a benchmark in global travel standards.

2 years ago

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi Offers Inviting Spaces for a Winter Escape in Georgia

Manuel Santos

At Rooms Hotel Kazbegi the breathtaking views are the star of the show. The panoramic terrace, which spans the entire length of the complex, grants its visitors unparalleled visibility of the majestic snow-capped Kazbegi.

2 years ago

A 23 Club Triathlon Federation of Greece Has Now Been Established 

Phil Butler

News from the Ministry of Culture and Sport of Greece tells of the establishment of the Triathlon Federation of Greece.

3 years ago

Greece Weather Forecast “Baking Hot” All This Week

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the Athens National Observatory, Greece will continue to cook under unseasonally high temperatures through the rest of this week.

5 years ago

Pobeda Airlines to Begin Flights to Kutaisi

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News from the budget airline “Victory” (Pobeda by Aeroflot) tell of coming flights operating between Kutaisi in Georgia and Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia. Beginning in September, the airline intends starting regular flights via five Russian airlines.

8 years ago

Georgia Sees New Boost in Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

In tourism news from the Caucasus, the number of  international travellers visiting Georgia increased by 23 per cent in January compared with the same month last year, according to the head of the Georgian National Tourism Agency, Giorgi Chogovadze.

8 years ago

Five Reasons to Visit Borjomi This Summer

Mihaela Lica Butler

Borjomi has always attracted adventure travelers. It has tranquil surroundings perfect for long hikes, but it’s even more appealing for white-water rafting.

9 years ago

Poti’s Tourist Potential Still Far from Reach

Mihaela Lica Butler

Located on the delta of the Rioni river, Poti is a Georgian port at the Black Sea and, possibly, your next summer destination. Argophilia reports.

9 years ago

Taste of Tbilisi: Georgia’s Capital Beyond the Food Tours

Mihaela Lica Butler

Introducing five Tbilisi restaurants with beautiful interiors and food to die for. Enjoy decadent bites without breaking the bank.

9 years ago

Georgia and Ukraine Closer to Visa-free Travel to the EU

Aleksandr Shatskih

Georgians and Ukrainians may soon travel visa-free to the countries within the Schengen zone. The European Union approved visa liberalization for Georgia at the beginning of February, and the new law could grant Georgians visa-free travel within the EU by the end of March 2017. Ukraine, on the other hand, will have to wait for visa-free […]

9 years ago

Georgia Releases Map for Oenophiles

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Georgian Wine Association released the first guide for wine tourism in the country. Scannable QR codes allow visitors to find their favorite oenophile destinations fast.

9 years ago

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Stories of Interest

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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