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Chernobyl

Ukraine, Top Destination in 2013

2012-12-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine has ranked high in six different international tourism ratings, thus a serious spike in arrivals is to be expected for 2013. The country as a whole, capital city Kiev, the Crimean Peninsula, Lviv, the notorious Chernobyl site as well as the Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno have been included in prestigious travel destination lists to be explored in 2013.

Tags: Chernobyl, Crimean Peninsula, Kiev, Lviv, Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno, top destinations 2013, Ukraine

Chernobyl Sets New Standards in Extreme Tourism

2011-03-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Chernobyl

While the unfolding nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan grips the world’s attention, thousands of curious tourists are converging on the Ukraine to enjoy unofficial tours of its very own disaster site, Chernobyl. This has to be the most unusual, even eerie touristic attractions imaginable.

Tags: Chernobyl, Duga-3 missile, Fukushima Daiichi, Krasnoe, Pripyat, Soviet Union, Ukraine

Chernobyl Opens for Travel January 2011

2011-02-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Chernobyl/Pripyat Exclusion Zone

Local people and visitors to Chernobyl will now be able to revisit the site of the world’s worst nuclear environmental catastrophe. Beginning last month, tours of the infamous site began to enthrall visitors there.

Tags: Auschwitz, Chernobyl, Chernobyl tours, Ground Zero, Nuclear mishap, radiation, tourism, Ukraine tourism, Ukraine tours, Visit Urkaine

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Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by the severe floods of October and November… 2020.

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Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

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Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

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Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]

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Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters and two vehicles responded.

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