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Greece Supports Ukraine Cultural Heritage Amid Crisis

Mihaela Lica Butler

Culture Minister Lena Mendoni pledges support for Ukraine’s cultural heritage during the “Cooperation for Resilience” conference in February.

11 months ago

Cooperation for Resilience: EU Culture Ministers Meet in Ukraine

Manuel Santos

Lina Mendoni joins “Cooperation for Resilience” in Ukraine on February 1-2 to plan cultural recovery amid ongoing challenges. Ministers, UNESCO representatives, and global allies band together for solutions.

11 months ago

Why Vorokhta is Ukraine’s New Tourist Darling

Victoria Udrea

Vorokhta, a charming Carpathian town, joined the UN’s Best Tourism Villages, promoting culture and nature.

1 year ago

Ukrainian Christmas Traditions and Symbols

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ukrainian Christmas traditions strike a balance between preserving historical symbols and adapting modern practices.

1 year ago

Top 9 Literature Festivals in Eastern Europe to Visit in 2025

Victoria Udrea

These top 9 Eastern European literature festivals in 2025 offer unique cultural experiences and celebrate books, ideas, and conversations.

1 year ago

Urych in Ukraine Is a 2024 Top Destination for Sustainable Travel

Victoria Udrea

UN Tourism 2024: Urych in Ukraine ranks among the 55 Best Tourism Villages that promote sustainable travel.

1 year ago

Raw Travel to Premiere My Summer in Ukraine Documentary in April

Argophilia Travel News

“My Summer in Ukraine” is scheduled to debut from April 27 to May 19, 2024, on broadcast TV before embarking on the film festival circuit.

2 years ago

Research Claims Americans Plan to Visit Europe Despite Ukraine Conflict

Phil Butler

MMGY Travel Intelligence says most Americans intend to follow through with their travels despite the war in Ukraine.

3 years ago

Ukrainians Travel Visa-free to the EU from June

Aleksandr Shatskih

European lawmakers voted 521 to 75 (with 36 EU lawmakers abstaining) to grant Ukrainians with biometric passports the right to visit visa-free the EU for up to 90 days.

8 years ago

Hike the Snow Mountain: Hoverla in Ukraine Is a Mountaineer’s Dream

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoverla is the highest mountain in Ukraine, and a popular hiking destination, attracting tourists every season. Visit in August to celebrate Independence Day with the locals.

8 years ago

Georgia and Ukraine Closer to Visa-free Travel to the EU

Aleksandr Shatskih

Georgians and Ukrainians may soon travel visa-free to the countries within the Schengen zone. The European Union approved visa liberalization for Georgia at the beginning of February, and the new law could grant Georgians visa-free travel within the EU by the end of March 2017. Ukraine, on the other hand, will have to wait for visa-free […]

8 years ago

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Like a Ukrainian

Mihaela Lica Butler

Many Ukrainians decorate their Christmas trees with artificial spiders and spider webs. The tradition is rooted in the story of the Christmas spider.

9 years ago

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Only hours after the storm wrecked parts of Crete with savage winds and rough seas, African dust rolled in and sealed the city under a thick, suffocating haze.

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Crete Heads to Dublin for Holiday World Show 2026

2026-01-22 By Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete joins Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin on Jan 23–25. Find Crete at Stand F1 for travel updates, contacts, and tips.

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Wild Winds Hit Crete as Trees Fall in Arkalochori

2026-01-22 By Arthur Butler

Gale-force winds hit Crete today, snapping trees in Arkalochori. Authorities urge extreme caution in travel due to dangerous gusts.

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What Is Happening With The Weather In Greece Right Now

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

A severe weather wave is hammering Greece with heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow and gale winds, forcing snow chains, ferry suspensions and school closures.

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Gavdos Port Hit by Storm Chaos as Boats Sink and a Car Is Swept Away

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

Storm chaos in Gavdos. Karave port has been battered by strong southwesterly winds, with reports of 10 boats sinking and a parked car swept into the sea as waves overtopped the breakwater.

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