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Greece Earthquake Rattles Aegean Ports [update]

Aleksandr Shatskih

Just before 9:30 GMT this morning a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit eastern Greece just south of Kamariotissa in the Aegean. The quake, reported by the USGS was felt as far away as Palestine.

12 years ago

Alacati Celebrates 1st International Vanishing Tastes Festival

Aleksandr Shatskih

Alacati is one of the best known Aegean destinations for foodies and those wanting festive atmosphere, and a bit of the unusual. Honoring the “out of the ordinary” this year Turkey celebrates the International Vanishing Tastes Festival June 6th thru 8th in this marvelous place noted for architecture, vineyards, windmills, and kite surfing.

12 years ago

Turkish Day in London – This Weekend

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming Saturday to Trafalgar Square, Turkish Day in London – will be held between 12 pm and 8.30 pm. Sponsored by the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism, the day activities will include performances and cuisine, plus activities for all ages.

12 years ago

Turkish Airlines Offers TourIstanbul Services Between Connections

Aleksandr Shatskih

Voted Europe’s best airline, Turkish Airlines will highlight the TourIstanbul service for passengers at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014.

12 years ago

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Event: Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming June 29th to July 5th, a 700 year old tradition is relived and reinvented at Edirne, Turkey. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling 2014 event will a week long manly man battle for leather clad, oil drenched supremacy.

12 years ago

Constanta and Kastamonu Talk Romanian-Turkish Adventure Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Earlier this week a delegation from Turkey met with Constanta, Romania prefect Radu Volcinschi to discuss Constanta as a destination for “Development of Outdoor Adventure Tourism Network in Black Sea Region (DOOA).”

12 years ago

Mapmart Fails Leaving Some Turkey Travelers Adrift

Aleksandr Shatskih

London based Mapmart, aka Alternative Travel and Turkish Riveria Golfing Holidays, failed as of April 9 according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

12 years ago

TripAdvisor Readers Pick Istanbul Best Travel Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul was named the top destination in the world, and in Europe, ahead of Rome, London, Paris and New York and other cities at the 6th Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations by TripAdvisor. The city received a record 39 plus million visitors in 2013, making it the sixth most visited city on Earth.

12 years ago

Istanbul Ranks Among the Top 10 Most Searched Destinations Worldwide in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul is the only European destination in the Eastern part of the continent to rank among the top 10 most searched worldwide, according to recent search trends released by Bing.

12 years ago

Marmaray Tunnel Links Asian and European Shores of Istanbul

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Marmaray tunnel was inaugurated on the 90th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.

12 years ago

MİT Museum of Espionage Opens its Doors. Sort Of

Aleksandr Shatskih

I am sure many people would like to be able to get in some of the worlds most famous national intelligence agencies museums. But, of course, looking at confidential content is forbidden, and only the curiosity and mystery remains. In Turkey however, the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) museum – MİT Casusluk Müzesi – opened its […]

12 years ago

Turkey Plans Underwater Museum

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aiming to make Antalya a diving center and to improve underwater sports, The Shipping Trade Chamber (DTO) Antalya Branch announced big plans for the city: to launch an underwater museum. You’ve probably heard about the famous underwater museum in the Caribbean Sea. Well, Turkey wants to have a similar museum in its part of the world. […]

12 years ago

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

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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 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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