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Kaunas’ ConTempo Festival Returns with Aerial Acrobatics, Circus, and Experimental Theatre

Arthur Butler

From August 1-9, the ConTempo festival takes over Kaunas with aerial acrobatics, street performances, and contemporary dance.

3 months ago

New Davide Rivalta Wolf Sculpture Unveiled on Vilnius’ Gediminas Hill

Arthur Butler

A life-sized bronze wolf sculpture by Italian contemporary artist Davide Rivalta was unveiled on the viewing platform of Vilnius’ historic Gediminas Hill on June 16, 2026.

4 months ago

Why Vilnius Is the New Frontier for Urban Nature

Victoria Udrea

Vilnius is leading the 2026 eco-tourism trend, featuring salmon runs in the city center and world-class birdwatching.

6 months ago

A Major Catholic Gathering Returns to Its Spiritual Roots

Victoria Udrea

This June, Vilnius welcomes the 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM), an international Catholic gathering expected to draw 5,000 participants.

6 months ago

Vilnius Turns Into a Giant Craft Market for Kaziukas Fair

Victoria Udrea

For three days in early March, the center of Vilnius stops looking like a capital city and becomes a living museum of Baltic tradition. The Kaziukas Fair, held this year from March 6 to March 8, has once again taken over the Lithuanian capital, turning nearly five kilometers of central streets into one of the […]

7 months ago

Bleisure Travel and Remote Work in Vilnius During Winter 2025-2026

Arthur Butler

Vilnius, European Christmas Capital 2025, offers remote workers fast connectivity, coworking spaces, and winter culture ideal for bleisure travel.

10 months ago

Five Reasons Germans Should Choose Vilnius for a Train Journey in 2026

Ion Bogdan V.

Vilnius emerges as a top rail destination for Germans in 2026, offering easy train access, wellness, sustainability, and rich cultural experiences.

10 months ago

Vilnius Named Europe’s Hospitality City of 2025

Victoria Udrea

Vilnius earns the European Hospitality City 2025 title, celebrating its rapid growth, unique warmth, and rising role in Europe’s tourism sector.

10 months ago

Vilnius Gastronomy Week 2025 Brings Baltic Flavors to the World

Victoria Udrea

From pinecone ice cream to venison waffles, Vilnius Gastronomy Week invites travelers to taste Lithuania’s “Gastronomy Without Borders.”

11 months ago

Strengthening Cultural Ties: A Working Meeting Between Greece and Lithuania

Victoria Udrea

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni hosted a working meeting with Lithuania’s Ambassador Lina Skerstonaite, focusing on cultural collaboration between the two countries.

1 year ago

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

Augustow Canal Celebrates its Bicentenary

Iorgos Pappas

The Augustow Canal will mark its 200th anniversary on June 9, 2024, although bicentenary celebrations were also held last year.

2 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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