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Developing Tourism Is a Priority in Azerbaijan

Mihaela Lica Butler

Azerbaijan tourism spending soared 71% last year and the local government continues to prioritize this industry to reduce its dependence on oil. The country takes proactive steps into simplifying visa procedures for several countries to attract more tourists. The ASAN Visa portal started operating online early in January 2017, allowing easy electronic visa applications for […]

9 years ago

Coming Up in October: Red Bull Freerunning Competition in Oia

Mihaela Lica Butler

Save the date: on October 7, 2017, Oia will welcome the best of the best freerunners in the world and as a spectator, you will be able to see them flying over white-washed walls, domed roofs, and Orthodox church crosses like Greek gods.

9 years ago

Magic Moscow in Spring by Kristina Makeeva

Aleksandr Shatskih

Kristina Makeeva is a Russian photographer whose Instagram shares fascinate and remind of childhood dreams and fairy tales.

9 years ago

A Royal Wedding Every Season with Mamaison Hotels and Residences

Mihaela Lica Butler

Perfect moments deserve a perfect setting, and if you plan your wedding in Prague, Moscow, Budapest, Ostrava or Warsaw, Mamaison Hotels offer you style beyond compare, and wedding packages that set the perfect stage for the hours following that instant when two people, sharing a desire to spend forever-after together, tie the proverbial knot. Prague […]

9 years ago

Meet Me in Oia: Five Pastimes to Fall in Love with Santorini

Mihaela Lica Butler

Those who witnessed a sunset over the Aegean from the best vantage point of Oia, know that it is easy to fall in love with Santorini.

9 years ago

Norwegian Cruise Lines Offers First Look at Project Leonardo-Class

Phil Butler

Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first conceptual design images of the new Project Leonardo-Class ships at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami.

9 years ago

Places Under the Aurora Borealis: Russia’s Kola Peninsula

Mihaela Lica Butler

Most travelers who plan a vacation to see the Aurora Borealis usually think about destinations like Alaska, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, Greenland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, while Russia comes to mind rarely. So add to your bucket list a trip to the Kola Peninsula as an alternative to more popular travel spots to see the Northern Lights. It’s hard to […]

9 years ago

Eating Well During Lent in Yaroslavl with Anna Novikova

Aleksandr Shatskih

Join Anna in a culinary journey like no other. Lent in Yaroslavl is a captivating experience when you dine at Ivan Vasilyevich.

9 years ago

Greece Embraces Active Travel Trends with Its New Bike Friendly Hotel Network

Argophilia Travel News

The “Bike Friendly Hotel” initiative responds to the increasing cyclist tourism demand, labeling hotels that cater to travelers who enjoy cycling.

9 years ago

Ohio’s Sweetest Walk, the Butler County Donut Trail, Welcomes New Visitors

Mihaela Lica Butler

Can you resist a donut that has the appeal of Willy Wonka’s magical factory? Chocolate glaze, colorful sprinkles, and the taste of a hundred pixie fairies’ dust on a ring of deep-fried dough? Just go there and walk on the sweetest path you’ve ever walked on: put on your ruby slippers and follow the Butler […]

9 years ago

Fiolent Cape: A Bizarre and Wonderful Crimea Seascape

Phil Butler

Fiolent Cape is one of the most pristine nature spectacles anywhere. Few reading this article will ever have heard of this Crimea picture-scape. Untouched nature, crisp clean air, the clear waters Jasper beach (below), and the still quiet await adventurous travelers to Sevastopol. peace and quiet, flowering almond and new experiences.

9 years ago

Blue Marble Private Offers RMS Titanic Tours

Phil Butler

Intrepid tourists may soon have the rarest of opportunities, as London-based Blue Marble Private fathoms offering exclusives deep sea dives on the famous RMS Titanic.

9 years ago

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Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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