“Identity” (Identitet), a song by Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Seiko, just won the 51st Festival of Song ART. The famous Albanian performers have now won the right to represent Albania at the upcoming Eurovision 2013 song contest in Malmo, Sweden.
Eastern Europe
Tallinn Public Transport System Intros Smartcards & Free Rides
Public transport officials in the Estonian capital Tallinn have announced a series of changes for the new year, including a new ticketing system and free rides for all registered residents of the city.
Ski Out of the Way 2013: Špindlerův Mlýn
If you’ve never heard of Špindlerův Mlýn, or Spindler’s Mill, then chances are you never heard of the Hotel Bedriska either. Which is one reason we are reporting on ski destinations that are “out of the way” for 2013. In short, ski enthusiasts miss a lot when they fail to discover places like this Czech ski paradise.
Olympic Flame Lights Up EYOWF Brasov 2013
For the first time ever in Romania, February 3, 2013 the Olympic flame will glow over the city of Brasov and the XI European Youth Olympic Festival. Athletes 14 to 17 will compete there in 8 sports including ski jumping and figure skating.
Thousands in Sofia Celebrate 2013 Arrival
It was a very Happy New Year in Bulgaria’s capital the other night. Thousands in Sofia celebrated on Knyaz Alexander Battenberg square there, ringing in the New Year with a light show and festival concert.
Russian Travelers Fuel Increase of Cyprus Tourism Revenues
An increase in tourist arrivals from Russia has powered an increase in Cyprus’ tourism revenue. After a constant increase throughout 2012, revenues are expected to reach 2 billion euros by the end of the year, closing at a 10% increase from last year’s figures, according to the Cyprus Tourism Organistion (CTO).
Magdalena Abakanowicz Works On Display in Warsaw
Earlier this month works of Poland’s celebrated sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz went on exhibit in Warsaw. Made up of mostly never before seen pieces, the exhibit at Warsaw’s House of Plastic Arts Gallery represents the latest revelation of the talents of the now prized artist.
Ukraine, Top Destination in 2013
Ukraine has ranked high in six different international tourism ratings, thus a serious spike in arrivals is to be expected for 2013. The country as a whole, capital city Kiev, the Crimean Peninsula, Lviv, the notorious Chernobyl site as well as the Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno have been included in prestigious travel destination lists to be explored in 2013.
Backpackers Splurge In Turkey
Turkish hoteliers may want to rethink their marketing strategy, if the findings of a new survey are anything to go by. According to new research by the Akdeniz University Faculty of Tourism, it’s not package holiday tourists they should be targeting, but backpackers.
Russian Ministers Admit Some Sochi Errors
As Sochi ramps up preparations for the Olympics of 2014, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has admitted to certain mistakes having been made in the early days of their preparations there. Now a so-called “rehabilitation plan” will be set in place to rectify some environmental mishaps.
Tough Year Ahead for Croatian Tourism
Croatia’s Tourism Minister has warned that the country’s tourism industry is facing a challenge year ahead, in spite of several initiatives launched by the government to boost the nation’s appeal among foreign visitors.
Archaeological Macedonia 2012 Opens
Opened yesterday in Skopje, the sixth annual exhibition “Archaeological Macedonia 2012” shows off some 3200 ancient artifacts unearthed this year at various Macedonian archaeological sites.
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