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Chelyabinsk

Russia’s Biggest Indoor Water Park Opens in 2018

2018-01-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The largest indoor water park in Russia will be opened in the west Siberian city of Tyumen this year. The 130,000 square meter park by Polin Waterparks will include mineral spring baths and a hotel, and developers expect more than one million visitors a year. 

Tags: Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Polin Waterparks, Siberia, Siberia attractions, Siberia tourism, Tyumen, water attractions, water parks

Unseen Russia (Part 1)

2011-06-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The immense Lake Baskunchak salt lake in south european russia

You may have seen Moscow, you may have seen St Petersburg – you might even have toured the Golden Ring cities outside of the Russian capital, but still, you have barely begun to scratch the surface of what this magnificent country has to offer. So this week, Argophilia digs a little bit deeper and explores […]

Tags: Arkaim, Astrakhan, Averkina Treasure Cave, Chelyabinsk, European Russia, Lake Baikal, Lake Baskunchak, ruins, Shamans, unseen russia, Zoroaster

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Heraklion Targeted airport upgrades

Operational Upgrades Enhance Safety at Heraklion Airport

2026-02-05 By Kostas Raptis

Targeted airport upgrades in Heraklion and Naxos improve flight safety, energy efficiency, and reliability for island travel.

Makry Gialos port

Government Gives Two Answers, Makry Gialos Gets None

2026-02-05 By Arthur Butler

Zero progress. PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki slams the government over the stalled Makry Gialos port project, calling the situation institutional chaos and an insult to Lasithi residents.

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Crete Is Running Dry for a Fourth Year

2026-02-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters its fourth dry year as dams and aquifers fall. Authorities warn urgent water restrictions are needed in 2026.

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Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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