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East Europe

A Look at Crimea and Ukraine in a European Time Capsule

2014-09-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Islam invades Spain

To better understand eastern Europe, one has to understand how the whole continent of Europe developed over the centuries. As the world watches events in Crimea and Ukraine develop today, it’s important that we understand the nature of conflict and society, and of borders.

Tags: conquest, Crimea, East Europe, Europe, poland, Rus, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2013

2013-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The exhibition

Coming next week, the Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (UITT) is the country’s biggest and most crucial travel industry event. Scheduled to run from March 27th through March 29th, this year’s exhibition targets exhibitors from farther afield than ever.

Tags: East Europe, Europe tourism, Kiev events, Mykola Azarov, Ukraine events, Ukraine tourism

European Retailers Form Up via CEETRA

2012-09-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

CEETRA Logo

In business news, a group of travel retail companies have formally united to create a so called Central and Eastern Europe Travel Retail Association (CEETRA).

Tags: Aelia Czech Republic, Alan Bork, Austria travel, Budapest International Airport, Budapest travel, CEETRA, East Europe, Gebr Heinemann, Japan Tobacco International, Malta, Pernod Ricard, Puig, retail travel, retailers, trade organizations, Vienna International Airport

End of Summer Eastern European Spots to Hit

2012-08-23 by Phil Butler

Forza Mare

Luxuriant, unique, and just downright fascinating, aren’t these ideas you would love to enjoy for end Summer 2012? Argo Travel News sought out three gems for your beach getaway to end all beach getaways. It’ll be Fall again in a bit, time to jet off to “the other Europe” East of the all too familiar. Turkey to the Austrian border lands and back to Montenegro, here are some five star spots you HAVE to visit.

Tags: Country hotels, East Europe, Forza Mare, Germany travel, Hofgut, Luxury Hotels, Montenegro hotels, Montenegro travel, Turkey beaches, Turkey resorts, Turkey Travel, Turkish hotels

Košice Update: European Capital of Culture 2013

2012-07-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

European Capital of Culture 2013

As the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) is a European initiative, the Košice project aims to foster though creative cultural and economic initiatives. The Košice staff motto is: “We support creativity.” Košice, a city already known for its rich history and developed industry, plans to “also become the centre of creativity and a new future for young, creative people who wish to live and work in our city, which is their home.” The city established the non-profit organization, Košice – European Capital of Culture 2013.

Tags: culture, East Europe, ECOC, Europe culture, European Capital of Culture, Slovak Republic, Slovakia

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