Eastern Europe

Romania’s Top Skiing Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

A guide to Romania’s best skiing destinations from the trendy resorts of Prahova Valley to Bucovina and Maramures’ picturesque alpine villages.

13 years ago

Ukraine, Armenia among Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine and Armenia are the two Eastern European countries included in Globe Spots Top 10 Countries to visit in 2013. This is the fifth edition of the top which illustrated the countries that will or at least should become top tourist destinations in the next year. As Globe Spots indicated, the list is determined based […]

13 years ago

Russia Threatens EU With Retaliation Over Visa Issue

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia has upped the pressure on the EU over its long-running visa requirements wrangle, warning the bloc that it would consider retaliatory measures if it continues to delay progress over the issue.

13 years ago

Croatia Airlines Gets Speedy Government Aid before EU Entry

Aleksandr Shatskih

National carrier Croatia Airlines has just received a capital boost of EUR 106 million from the local government. The funds injection has been approved just before the Easter European’s country would join the European Union as a means to avoid strict competition regulations. The funds will be given to Croatia Airlines as a capital increase […]

13 years ago

Monaco International Clubbing Show Labels Mamaia the World’s Most Fashionable Party Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mamaia, the Romanian destination on the Black Sea Coast has been granted with the title of “The World’s Most Fashionable Resort” at this year’s edition of Monaco International Clubbing Show.

13 years ago

Bulgaria Unearths Thracian Gold at the Tomb of Sveshtari

Aleksandr Shatskih

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed a horde of gold treasure believed to be almost 2,400 years old at an ancient Thracian burial site in the north of the country.

13 years ago

Poland To Build Europe’s Largest Radio Telescope

Aleksandr Shatskih

Poland has announced plans to build what will be the largest radio telescope in Europe, and the third largest of its kind in the world at some 400-foot across

13 years ago

Russia – Malaysia Establish First Direct Flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia could be about to receive more Malaysian visitors, and vice versa, thanks to the establishment of the first direct flights between the two countries.

13 years ago

Ski Focus: White Powder Beacons from Kranjska Gora

Mihaela Lica Butler

Kranjska Gora is so beautiful, that Argophilia staff has selected it as the top ski destination in Eastern Europe this year.

13 years ago

[Travel Alert] Greece Strike Paralyzes Public Transport

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece strikes against austerity, a 48-hour general protest across all sectors, that impacts the country public transport infrastructure, schools, banks, government offices and even hospitals.

13 years ago

Białowieża Forest, Where Bison Have Come Back from the Brink

Aleksandr Shatskih

There are few travelers to Poland that won’t have come across the local variety of vodka, Zubrowka, at least once on their travels. Zubrowka is memorable not just because of its potency

13 years ago

Romania Reveals British Royals’ Blood Ties to Count Dracula

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian tourism authorities are hoping to cash in on a newly emerged link between the British Royal Family and one of its own most (in)famous patrons – the tyrannical prince who inspired the legend of Count Dracula.

13 years ago