News from the Ministry of Culture and Sport of Greece tells of the establishment of the Triathlon Federation of Greece.
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Greece Weather Forecast “Baking Hot” All This Week
According to the Athens National Observatory, Greece will continue to cook under unseasonally high temperatures through the rest of this week.
Pobeda Airlines to Begin Flights to Kutaisi
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.
Georgia Sees New Boost in Tourism
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.
Five Reasons to Visit Borjomi This Summer
Borjomi has always attracted adventure travelers. It has tranquil surroundings perfect for long hikes, but it’s even more appealing for white-water rafting.
Poti’s Tourist Potential Still Far from Reach
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.
Taste of Tbilisi: Georgia’s Capital Beyond the Food Tours
Introducing five Tbilisi restaurants with beautiful interiors and food to die for. Enjoy decadent bites without breaking the bank.
Georgia and Ukraine Closer to Visa-free Travel to the EU
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 […]
Georgia Releases Map for Oenophiles
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.
GEM Fest 2017 in Anaklia Lineup Announced
GEM Fest 2017 in Anaklia, Georgia, takes place July 14 – August 14, 2017. The stellar lineup is announced and early bird tickets are available.
UNESCO Moves to Protect Georgian Christian Monuments
UNESCO has awarded historical monuments of the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta special enhanced protections in light of armed conflict. The new status of three epic monuments there is seen as a plea from the UNESCO World Heritage for combatants to refrain from fighting in the areas where these monuments are found.
Tbilisi International Airport Announces Expansion
Tbilisi International Airport is to be expanded to twice its current passenger handling capacity. According to news from the head of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, Dmitry Kumsishvili, the airport will soon be able to serve 3.5 million people a year.