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Trenčín Is About to Make Slovakia Feel Like a Cultural Secret

Arthur Butler

Trenčín opens its European Capital of Culture 2026 programme on February 13–15 with events themed around curiosity and a new landmark bridge.

5 months ago

Kinji, Slovakia’s 2025 World Expo Mascot, Carries a Powerful Message

Victoria Udrea

Slovakia’s mascot, Kinji, merges innovation and sustainability and represents a vision of unity and environmental responsibility.

1 year ago

Slovakians Will Be Able to Visit China Visa-free After November 8, 2024

Kostas Raptis

Starting November 8, 2024 until the end of 2025, travellers from Slovakia can enjoy a visa-free visit to China for up to 15 days.

1 year ago

Jean-Michel Jarre Flies in KleinVision’s AirCar

Kostas Raptis

Jean-Michel Jarre takes off in the AirCar, pioneering new heights in KleinVision’s revolutionary flying vehicle.

2 years ago

Greece and Slovakia Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement

Argophilia Travel News

Greece and Slovakia have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of tourism. According to the news, The agreement is aimed at knowhow exchange, as well as initiatives like extending both country’s tourism seasons.

4 years ago

Speleologists Discovered True Vastness of Dominica Cave

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Speleologists find massive Domica Cave near Rožňava is more than 8,127 meters in length, and that its true size is yet to be determined.

5 years ago

In Bratislava: Slovakia’s 19th Annual Open Cellars Day 2018

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up November 23rd and 24th in Bratislava at the Little Carpathian Viticultural Area, the 19th Annual Open Cellars Day promises great wine, food, and friends.

7 years ago

Pisztory Palace, Bratislava’s Hip Community Center Aims to Engage Disadvantaged Groups

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Pisztory Palace is a historic landmark of Bratislava, just five minutes by car or fifteen minutes on foot from Mamaison Residence Sulekova.  Local pharmacist Felix Pisztory appointed architects and builders to erect the superb estate in the 1890s. It preserves many of its original features, including gilded frescoes on the ceiling and mosaic flooring in the […]

7 years ago

Trenčín Mesto Módy Returns to the City of Fashion in September

Mihaela Lica Butler

Trenčín Mesto Módy, a legendary fashion festival, will return after nearly a decade pause to the Slovak “city of fashion” in September.

9 years ago

Here’s Why Banská Bystrica Should Be on Your Bucket List

Aleksandr Shatskih

Banská Bystrica is a fortunate place, perfect to visit any time of the year. The Hron curves through the city and three mountain chains surround it.

9 years ago

Here’s Why You Should Visit Levice This Summer

Mihaela Lica Butler

If you want to visit Levice this summer, Argophilia Travel News recommends the best things to do and see in this beautiful Slovakian town.

9 years ago

ITF Slovakiatour Travel Fair in Bratislava Is a Must for Hospitality Pros

Aleksandr Shatskih

ITF Slovakiatour takes place at INCHEBA EXPO in Bratislava on January 26-29, 2017. The event is tradition since 1995, next year being its 23rd edition.

9 years ago

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One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.

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42 Firefighters Contain Flames in Minoa Pediada

2026-07-10 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

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ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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