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Navarino Challenge: The “Best Tourism Event in Greece”

2018-07-30 by Phil Butler

Navarino Challenge

“Navarino Challenge” continues its impressive course with more distinctions. The top sports tourism event was honored this time with the gold award as the best tourism event in Greece at the Event Awards 2018. 

Tags: athletics, beachathlon, Costa Navarino, Europe athletics, events, Fysiotek Sports Lab, Navarino Challenge, races, Viva Network, Westin Resort Costa Navarino, Westin Resorts

Russia & EU Closer to Free Visa Agreement

2011-01-13 by Phil Butler

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offers a ray of sunshine for those who want a free-visa zone between the EU and Russia. At a press conference the Minister told reporters Russia and the EU are much closer to an agreement. So far the EU has stonewalled every attempt by the Kremlin to free up travel and tourism between Russia and the rest of Europe.

Tags: athletics, Eastern Europe tourism, EU Travel, free visa, President Medvedev, Russian travel, Sergei Lavrov, Sochi Olympics, tourism, travel to Russia, travel zones, visa, visa-regime, visit Russia, Vladimir Putin

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The Dangerous Laziness of Force-Drying Short-Haired Dogs: A Warning for Pet Owners

2026-05-16 By Manuel Santos

When an owner entrusts a companion animal to a professional grooming salon, they pay for specialized expertise, careful handling, and basic safety. Unfortunately, many modern pet salons rely on a uniform, assembly-line routine that completely ignores canine anatomy and breed-specific requirements. Blasting a high-velocity blow dryer at a primitive, short-haired dog is a prime example […]

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Pride Threatens Crete’s Olive Oil Market

2026-05-16 By Victoria Udrea

A dangerous stalemate between proud producers and cautious traders has paralyzed the Greek olive oil market, leaving Crete’s primary economy vulnerable.

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Sahara Dust and Sudden Storms: What’s Hitting Crete and Greece This Weekend

2026-05-16 By Argophilia Travel News

A fast-moving barometric low brings Saharan dust and localized thunderstorms to Crete and southern Greece before clearing on Sunday.

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Kourtaliotiko Gorge Renews Organized Entry Model: Managed Access and €5 Fee Resume for 2026 Season

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

Kourtaliotiko Gorge reopens for the 2026 tourist season, maintaining the organized management system and €5 entry fee

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Samaria Gorge to Officially Open on May 19

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

The reopening of Crete’s famous Samaria Gorge is delayed to May 19th as officials wait for final geological safety reports, sparking local frustration.

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