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Valentine’s Day at Hotel Alpin Poiana Brasov

Aleksandr Shatskih

For a romantic Valentine’s Day in Romania, check out the special offer by Hotel Alpin Poiana Brasov. Prices start at as low as 45 €/person.

9 years ago

Romania Inbound-Outbound Tourists Up Over 2015

Aleksandr Shatskih

Holidays booked by Romanians in November and December this year (early booking) went up by 55%, on average, compared to last year, according to Christian Tour. At the top of the list of destinations are Turkey, Greece, and Mallorca.

9 years ago

A Food Tour of Sighisoara, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Transylvanian citadel of Sighisoara is famous for being the birthplace of Vlad Tepes (Dracula, anyone?), a still inhabited Medieval stronghold (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and for its Medieval Festival that happens every year in August or September. Yet beyond the culture, the history, and the Goth passion for vampires, there are restaurants, cafes, and […]

10 years ago

5 Stellar Reasons to Visit Romania in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

So you have chosen to head to Europe for your vacation time this summer. Of course, Europe is the ages old place to go, with a lot to see and experience. You may be thinking of going to any number of places such as France, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, but I must say there is another place you should consider of the cliche destinations seem a bore, you can always go to Romania.

10 years ago

Romania State TV Debt May Exclude Country from Eurovision

Aleksandr Shatskih

A €10 million dollar debt of a cash strapped Romania TV channel threatens to exclude the country from the upcoming Eurovision song contest.

10 years ago

Nicolae Ceausescu’s “Spring Palace” Opened to Public

Phil Butler

Earlier this month the luxurious private estate of Romania’s late communist leader, Nicolae Ceausescu was opened to the public. The massive 80 room “Spring Palace” (Palatul Primaverii), designed to the president’s specifications, was the Ceausescu family home for over 25 years. Here’s a look at the former Romanian leader’s estate, and at how Romanians view […]

10 years ago

Vola OTA Announces Record Profits

Aleksandr Shatskih

Increase from online business from OTA Vola totalled some €63.2 million euro for the four countries the online travel agency covers. According to the news, Vloa in Romania, Poland, Ukraine, and Vietnam increased revenue by over 50% in some cases.

10 years ago

Romania Tourism Fair Opens Its Doors

Mihaela Lica Butler

The tourism fair of Romania takes place from Thursday, February 25, till Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Romexpo Exhibition Centre.

10 years ago

Can Indian Tourist Rescue Eastern Europe Tourism?

Aleksandr Shatskih

Some 30 million Indians are expected to travel worldwide in the short term, tourism boards from Bucharest to Varna and beyond are seeking to woo these news tourists via marketing and trade shows.

10 years ago

Romania: Underrated and Affordable, Must See in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania is regarded by many specialty publications as one of the must see destinations of 2016. It is pretty affordable when it comes to accommodation and cost for entertainment. It also has other things to appeal to you:

10 years ago

Romania tourism figures up over 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to figures from the Romanian National Institute of Statistics (Institutul National de Statistica) arrivals and overnight stays increased by 6.1 % and by 5.7 %, respectively over the last year.

11 years ago

Romania Opens Transrarău, The Treasures Road

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Rarău Mountains are some of the most beautiful mountains in Moldova, and now, Transrarău gives you a unique opportunity to see their striking landscapes.

12 years ago

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Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

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Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

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Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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