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Turkey Wildfires Are the Worst Ever – Experts Say It’s Only the Beginning

2021-07-31 by Phil Butler

1500 hectares burn

Wildfires are ravaging areas of southern Turkey. According to the reports, unprecedented fires have forced tourists and locals to evacuate.

Tags: Antalya, European Space Imagine, fires, forecasts, global warming, heatwave, Mugla, Turkey, Turkey tourism, Turkey weather, Turkey wildfires, visit turkey, weather, weather warnings, WMO

TUI Germany Names Crete, Rhodes, Kos Killer Last-minute Destinations for Summer 2018

2018-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mythos Palace

According to TUI Germany, the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Kos were among the ten most popular last-minute tourism destinations for German travelers in summer 2018.

Tags: Antalya, crete, destinations, Heraklion, last-minute destinations, last-minute tourism, Majorca, Rhodes, Summer 2018, TUI, TUI Germany

Turkey Plans Underwater Museum

2013-10-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Where waterfalls meet the sea

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. […]

Tags: Antalya, antalya underwater museum, Turkey, Turkey underwater museum, underwater museum

Istanbul Sees a Rise in Number of Tourists in 2013

2013-03-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul

In the first two months of this year, Istanbul got more visitors than in the same period of time in the previous year. However, Antalya had a smaller number of tourists than in 2012.

Tags: Antalya, antalya tourism, Istanbul, Istanbul tourism, Turkey tourism

Growtech Eurasia Conference: 5th-8th December 2012

2012-11-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Growtech Eurasia

A wonderful opportunity for everyone involved in the agricultural industry to network, discover new products and forge new business relationships, Growtech is expected to be attended by everyone from exporters and importers to distributors and customers. Here’s a few of the conference highlights and more information about the location.

Tags: agriculture, Antalya, conference, EurAsia, Turkey

On the Beach in Cyprus and Turkey – UK Travel Deals

2011-06-04 by Phil Butler

Le Fleuri Restaurant at Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus

News from one of Britain’s leading seaside getaway OTA’s, On the Beach, reveals Cyprus beaches as one of this Spring’s most popular attractions for UK travelers. According to figures from Cyprus, some 200,000 people bathed in the azure waters off Cyprus in April alone.

Tags: Antalya, beach getaway, beaches, Cyprus, Cyprus beaches, Gold City Tourism Complex, Le Meridien Limassol Spa and Resort, On the Beach, Turkey hotels, Turkey tourism, Turkey vacation, UK travel, UK vacation, vacation packages

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Sitia Charts New Course at Seatrade Global Cruise 2026

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Sitia and Port Fund representatives attended Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami to pitch Sitia as a new authentic cruise destination.

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INNSiDE by Meliá Arrives in Elounda, Signaling a New Era for Lifestyle Luxury in Crete

2026-04-17 By Phil Butler

May 2026 is set to mark a notable shift in the trajectory of Greek hospitality, as Meliá Hotels International introduces its INNSiDE brand to the island of Crete for the very first time. The opening of INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda is more than just another addition to the region’s already established luxury portfolio. It represents […]

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Agios Nikolaos Marina Upgrade Begins Second Phase

2026-04-17 By Kostas Raptis

The second phase of the Agios Nikolaos Marina upgrade has begun, with the installation of Italian floating piers, solar panels, and smart LED lighting.

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2026-04-16 By Iorgos Pappas

The Cave of Zeus elevator project was nixed, while local businesses in the Lasithi Plateau struggle with long-term site closures.

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€1.5 Million Lifeline for Chania Municipal Market Businesses Ahead of 2026 Reopening

2026-04-16 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of scaffolding, dust, and the occasional existential crisis, the Municipal Market of Chania (Δημοτική Αγορά Χανίων) is preparing for a meaningful comeback. Through coordinated institutional efforts, €1.5 million in funding has been secured to provide immediate support to approximately 50 local professionals whose businesses were disrupted by the extensive reconstruction works. The financial intervention aims […]

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