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Carpathian Nations Agree Sustainable Tourism Deal

2011-06-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sustainable tourism in the carpathians

The seven Eastern European countries that share the Carpathian Mountains have made an important deal to jointly manage the development of sustainable tourism in the region, it has been announced. Sustainable tourism is of course, fundamentally important to the region, hence the countries willingness to adopt the UN Environment Program and UNWTO-drafted Protocol on Sustainable […]

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Swiss Franc Got You Down? Ski Eastern Europe

2011-01-12 by Phil Butler

The deep powder of Sinaia

Exchange rates can sometimes turn the best vacation deal into a nightmare. The recent Swiss Franc valuation caught ski vacationers by surprise. When expensive Alps ski resorts get even more expensive, many European skiers just stay home. Fortunately there is another solution. Skiing the Carpathians, Slovenian Alps, Caucasus, and other Eastern European resorts almost always costs half as much.

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Samaria Gorge Refuses to Open on Schedule

2026-04-16 By Manuel Santos

The traditional May 1 opening of Samaria Gorge is delayed. Rockfalls and high water levels have made the Cretan trek impassable.

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Arkalos Mountain Running Club Members Clean Nerokourou and Malaxa Trails

2026-04-16 By Manuel Santos

The Arkalos Mountain Running Club led a major environmental cleanup in Chania, proving that the love of sport and nature go hand in hand.

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Maritime Alert: Military Exercises to Close Coastal Zones in Western Crete

2026-04-16 By Argophilia Travel News

NAMFI drills scheduled for late April will close maritime zones A1 and A2 in Western Crete. Check schedules for Chania and Rethymno.

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The Stone and the Spark: Crete’s Sovereign Spring

2026-04-16 By Phil Butler

As Spring 2026 unfolds, a quiet but profound transformation is taking root across the Cretan landscape. While much of the world grapples with rapid change, Crete is looking back to its oldest traditions to build a new kind of future—one defined by self-reliance, local pride, and a deep respect for the land. At the core […]

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Invitation to a Sunday Hike Through Kalidonia

2026-04-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Explore the 7km circular trail in Kalidonia. See Melissourgio, Venetian fountains, and enjoy views of Chania and Kissamos Gulfs this Sunday.

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