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Belgrade to Host Sajam Turizma, International Fair of Tourism

2017-02-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sajam Turizma

Belgrade will be busy at the end of February. Sajam Turizma, an international tourism fair with tradition, will coincide with the Catering Equipment Fair – HORECA and the International Wine Fair – BEOWINE, which are both held at the same location. Sajam Turizma itself has been welcoming hospitality pros and their guests since 1978. This […]

Tags: Belgrade, Sajam Turizma, Serbia

Art by Day, Party By Night in Belgrade – Galerija Stab

2016-04-26 by Phil Butler

Galerija Štabby night

For visitors to Belgrade, nights out on the town have never been more artsy and more fun. In the spotlight this month is Galerija Stab, and its Saturday night exhibition openings that remain packed til the morning light.

Tags: Belgrade, Galerija Stab, Serbia attractions, Serbia events

St. Regis Belgrade Slated to Open in 2019

2016-04-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Serbia’s Capital City in 2019 with The St. Regis Belgrade

The St. Regis Iconic Luxury Brand will Move Into Exclusive 40-story Tower as the Crown Jewel of the Highly Anticipated Belgrade Waterfront Development.

Tags: Belgrade, Serbia, St Regis, Starwood Hotels & Resorts

ADAC names Belgrade a bargain

2014-10-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Belgrade (© vladimirnenezi & Fotolia)

According to the most recent reports from ADAC, Belgrade tops a list of “most inexpensive” destinations in Europe. According to the new list compiled by the “club”, the Serbian capital costs tourists €41 per day only.

Tags: Belgrade, destinations, Serbia travel, value destinations

Wizz Air Celebrates Belgrade Successes

2012-04-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air

Low cost airline Wizz Air now celebrates one year of successful flights to Belgrade, Serbia. Since dedicating their Airbus A320 to accomodate the Serb capital, the company has become the second biggest carrier operating from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

Tags: air carriers, Belgrade, Belgrade flights, Belgrade tourism, Europe air, Serbia, Serbia flights, Serbia travel, Wizz Air

Belgrade Shows Off Retro Look Next Month

2012-04-04 by Phil Butler

Belgrade, Serbia.

The city of Belgrade, Serbia will open up a retro thematic section of the old city to citizens and tourists next month. The re-creative of 1930’s Belgrade promises to offer a view of this great capital few if anyone living has ever seen.

Tags: 30's Europe, Alexander I, Belgrade, Belgrade history, Europe capitals, history, Serbia, Serbia travel, Serbian tourism, tourist attractions, WWI, Yugoslavia

Charming Smederevo Will Surely Delight

2011-06-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Smederevo's famous church of the assumption

There is little dispute that Smederevo in Serbia is an undisputed gem. With a rich history that goes back as far as Roman times and a delightfully pleasant climate all year round, Serbia’s medieval grape and wine capital is a place that’s just full of opportunities. Set on a beautiful plateau, where the great Danube […]

Tags: Belgrade, Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin, Danube River, Djuradj Brankovic, Hungarian empire, Karadjordje’s Mulberry Tree, River Jezaya, Serbia, Smederevo, Smederevo Fortress

The Blue Danube – The Queen of Cruises Awaits

2011-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Danube is cruised by some of the world's most stylish and comfortable river ships

The River Danube, stretching 1,800 miles, is the only major river in Europe that snakes its way from west to east. Originating from its source in the Black Forests of Germany, passing through eight different countries before streaming into the Black Sea, a cruise on the Danube offers passengers an epic journey through the heart of Europe like no other.

Tags: Ama Waterways, Avalon Waterways, Balkan Mountains, Belgrade, Black Forest, Black Sea, Blue Danube Holidays, Blue Danube Waltz, Bucharest, Budapest, Bulgaria, Carpathians, City of Music, Constanta, Danube, Danube Gorge, Danube Promenade, Danube tower, Danube-Black Sea Canal, Drava River, Iron Gate, Jewel on the Danube, Medieval Castle, Museum of Romanian Folk Art, Nuremberg, Oltenita, Osijek, Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, River Danube, Royal Palace Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica, The Patriarchal Cathedral, Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo, Vienna, Vienna Opera House, Viking River Cruises, Village Museum

The Healing Waters of Saint Petka Chapel

2011-02-07 by Phil Butler

Inside St. Petka Chapel - Belgrade, Serbia

The Saint Petka Chapel is one of Bulgaria’s most treasured religious sites. Its lengthy story, rooted in legend, offering a richness beyond just historical significance. During your stay in Serbia’s capital, be sure and taste of the healing waters of this extraordinary spot.

Tags: Belgrade, Belgrade tourism, Kalemegdan, Saint Petka Chapel, Tourism Serbia, World Federation

Serbian Treasures Including: Katarina Stefanovic

2010-12-16 by Phil Butler

Obedska bara

Argophilia Travel News intends to literally astound its readers with the most breathtaking places, people, and hidden treasures anyone can imagine. In keeping with this our goal, we will showcase the photography so generously contributed to our Eastern European travel endeavor for our readers. This week, the almost unearthly art of Katarina Stefanovi – and Serbia.

Tags: Ada Ciganlija, Balkans photography, Belgrade, Eastern Europe, Katarina Stefanovic, photo art, Serbia, the Balkans, travel, travel photography, travel photos

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Stories of Interest

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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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

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School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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