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Russia-India Move Forward With Tourism Collaboration

2016-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

56th Parallel

Efforts to promote tourism in between Russia and India recently came to the forefront at a Russia Centre of Science and Culture event dubbed “Russia as a Tourist Destination”. Held on March 12th, the event set the table for a programme for development of mutual tourist traffic between Russia and the countries of Eurasian Economic Union and India.

Tags: Altai travel, Crimea travel, India tourists, Russia travel, Siberia travel

Crimea entices vast investor potential

2014-10-27 by Phil Butler

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Sergei Aksyonov - Kremlin

In September RIA Novosti announced a possible China investment in the Crimea via the head of the Chamber of Commerce of Simferopol, Alexander Basov.

Tags: Crimea, Crimea hotels, Crimea tourism, Crimea travel, Putin, Russia, Russia travel, Sergey Aksyonov, Simferopol, Simferopol tourism

A collection of Black Sea architectural gems

2014-10-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Massandra Palace, Yalta, Crimea© demerzel21

One of Europe’s and the world’s most interesting regions, the countries that surround the Black Sea hold many of humankind’s most extraordinary historic and architectural treasures. Architecturally, the region is dotted with Roman, Greek, Ottoman, Byzantine, and neo-classic examples of our finest constructs. From the Crimea to Romania, down to Bulgaria, then to Turkey and Georgia, many largely underestimated wonders await new travelers. Here are but a very few magical ones.

Tags: Balchik Palace: Bulgaria, Bulgaria travel, Constanta Casino, Crimea travel, Georgia travel, Massandra Palace, Romania travel, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Putin Moves to Assist Crimea Travel

2014-04-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Vladimir Putin courtesy Kremlin press office

According to reports from Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into effect travel promotional legislation including dropping the VAT tax on air travel starting June 1, 2014. Currently the VAT for air travel in Russia is 18%, according to the Voice of Russia.

Tags: aeroflot, Crimea travel, russia flights, Russia travel, Simferopol

Turkish Airlines to Boost Crimea Tourism

2013-03-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Crimea expo

In news from the II International Black Sea Tourism Forum in Yalta, Simferopol Serhat Fil has offered a cooperation in between local governments and private businesses in the Black Sea region. The Manager of the Turkish Airlines pointed to
“Go Crimea” as one of the regional projects that Turkish Airlines is engaging in with the Crimean Ministry of Resorts and Tourism.

Tags: Black Sea, Crimea tourism, Crimea travel, Russia travel, tourism expo, Turkey Travel, Ukraine travel

Lividia Palace Solarium Opens This Summer

2013-01-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Visitors to Yalta, on the Black Sea in the Ukraine, will have a very rare treat in store this Summer. According to Irina Fomenko, Deputy Director of Livadia Palace, the Romanov family solarium will be open for sightseeing.

Tags: Crimea travel, palaces, Romanovs, Sevastpol, Tsarist Russia, Tsars, Ukraine tourism, Ukraine travel

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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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