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Makaza Reopens After 68 Years

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria and Greece have now a new border pass at Makaza, a place located at about 20 kilometres north of Greece’s Aegean coastline. This served as a border point in the past, but it stopped being operational 68 years ago. The Ruse-Makaza road links Romania and Greece through Central Bulgaria and it is part of […]

12 years ago

Croatia to Have a Record Year in Tourism, Minister Says

Aleksandr Shatskih

Minister Darko Lorencin predicts that Croatia will have a record year in tourism. In a statement made recently, he mentioned that hotels had an occupation rate that reached even 97% in some cases and, based on these impressive booking rates, the minister predicts a successful 2013 in tourism for the country. The Minister also mentioned […]

12 years ago

Three More Treasures Unearthed in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ancient treasures surface these days in Romania and make quite an impression. Apart from the huge silver hoard recently discovered in Valcea county, three more important discoveries were made recently: a 20,000-year-old stone pendant, a Roman wall and a Roman sarcophagus, intact and sealed. The 20,000-year-old stone pendant was discovered at Poiana Ciresului, in Piatra […]

12 years ago

Ten Summer “Gems” on Crete

Phil Butler

As Summer draws to a close in the Mediterranean Crete affords a special opportunity for last minute vacation memories. The land of the ancient Minoans is as unique as those distant ancestors were culturally, and as magnificent an adventure as any place in Europe.

12 years ago

Coming Soon in Greece: Demetria Festival in Thessaloniki

Aleksandr Shatskih

Demetria Festival, the annual art and culture festival held in Thessaloniki, Greece, will soon launch and has an impressive number of events prepared for locals and visitors from all over the world. Between September 26th and October 24th, various locations will host many events that will enchant you! Dance, art, galleries, movies, children dedicated events […]

12 years ago

Huge Treasure Discovered Near Ramnicu Valcea, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Over 50 kilograms of Ottoman silver coins were discovered by a local in Goleşti, Valcea county, Romania.

12 years ago

Not to Miss in September: Moscow City Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

When you hear Moscow, you might automatically think of the beautiful and colorful Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Russia’s capital, a masterpiece of Russian architecture. Regardless of what tourist attraction you think of first, if you are planning to visit Moscow in September then you shouldn’t miss the Moscow City Holiday. This is an annual festival […]

12 years ago

Kremlin Military Tattoo Spasskaya Tower 2013 Kicks Off Today

Mihaela Lica Butler

The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, also known as the Kremlin Military Tattoo, begins today in the Red Square, and will last till September 8, 2013. This is a unique event, and a chance to see amazing musical performances by the State Honour Guards and many leading Russian and foreign military music bands. The […]

12 years ago

Prague Museum Night Scheduled September 14

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Prague Museum Night (Pražská muzejní noc) was initially scheduled for June, 2013, but needed to be rescheduled because of the heavy floods that crippled the capital this Summer. With things back on track, the city is treating her visitors to one of the most entertaining cultural events of the year. The Prague Museum Night […]

12 years ago

DonauFEST 2013 Kicks Off in Bratislava

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, will host one of the most interesting events of the Fall: DonauFEST 2013. The event will begin, on the waves of Jazz, Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 16:30 local hour. With stellar concerts, and the participation of the mayor of Bratislava, the first day will introduce to the public […]

12 years ago

Kite Flashmob Takes Over Moscow

Aleksandr Shatskih

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQoyuLsidJI Friday, August 30, 2013, the famous Cirque du Soleil will organize a unique event to celebrate the construction of the legendary Big Dome at the Luzhniki Stadium. The construction of the Dome will definitely not go unnoticed. Cirque du Soleil plans to make it bright and cheerful, launching kites while 60 workers raise the […]

12 years ago

Eastern Europe Tourist Arrivals Grow

Aleksandr Shatskih

2013 seems to be a really good year in what tourism is concerned. According to data released by UNWTO, international tourist arrivals grew by 5% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012. An estimated 494 million overnight visitors were welcomed in the first six months of 2013 around the […]

12 years ago

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