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Tourism Profits and Surfing the Humongous COVID Second Wave

2020-09-22 by Phil Butler

surfing the COVID wave

Greek authorities have reported 453 new coronavirus cases, which is the highest single-day rise since the end of lockdown. Meanwhile, corporate interests sail full speed a course into the unknown.

Tags: Adam Vojtech, CDC, Corfu, Coronavirus cases, cruise lines, cruise ships, EODY, Europe, Greece COVID-19, Lufthansa, Roda Beach Village, seafarers, TravelSupermarket, TUI, UK cases, UK coronavirus, UK fights, WHO

Greece Leads Europe in Flattening COVID-19 Curve [Video]

2020-04-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Bridge

Greece has the best results in Europe in terms of flattening the curve for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases.

Tags: Athens News Agency, Coronavirus, coronavirus response, COVID-19, Europe, pandemic, The Bridge

If Schengen Borders Go Up, Billions Will Be Lost

2016-03-02 by Phil Butler

Hungarian-Serbian border - Délmagyarország/Schmidt Andrea

According to news from various sources, the 26-country Schengen area could suffer a huge blow to its tourism sector stemming from the migrant crisis. Border formalities once eliminated to facilitate ease of travel, may soon be re-instituted if the crisis persists. Some experts fear, if the Schengen zone goes, the EU won’t be far behind.

Tags: EU, Europe, immigration, migrant crisis, migrants, Schengen, visa

What’s sexy chic in Europe via Fotolia

2014-11-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Milan pastime by © Andrey_Arkusha

We use Fotolia for a great many post images here on Argophilia. So today, we thought we’d bring readers some of them most beautiful and interesting ones we’ve found. Please feel free to suggest your own from the image bank at Fotolia too.

Tags: Europe, Europe for lovers, Europe travel, Fotolia, photography, sexy Europe

Secret hot spots of Europe yet to be discovered

2014-11-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lugano by © pure-life-pictures

Paris and Venice are wonderful, but such popular European cities are often thronged with crowds of tourists. If you want a more authentic experience, without feeling like you’re surrounded by a horde of visitors, check out these secret European hot spots. You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem.

Tags: Estonia travel, Europe, Europe travel, hidden travel, Holland, Italy travel, Lugano, Spain destinations, Swiss travel, travel, travel advise

Belarus and Slovenia talk closer economic ties

2014-10-22 by Phil Butler

Kupchina

Belarus and Slovenia have begun talks to establish a Minsk-Ljubljana air service. The topic, raised in the 4th session of the Belarusian-Slovenian intergovernmental commission on trade, economic and sci-tech cooperation, could mean a bilateral agreement soon.

Tags: airlines, economic ties, EU, Europe, sanctions, slovenia, visa

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

EU Launches New Business Avenues into Southeast Asia

2014-05-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The EU this week announced a pilot program, New Business Avenues into Southeast Asia for European SMEs in the Southeast Asian region via a hub in Singapore. According to the SingaporeCompanyIncorporation.sg, a leading Singapore incorporation portal, the new office hub there in Singapore makes strategic sense.

Tags: business travel, EU, Europe, Singapore, SMEs

Discovering Budapest, Europe’s Top Budget Travel Destination

2013-12-04 by Argo Contributor

Budapest and the Danube

The city has everything from naturally occurring hot springs, to enormous ornate buildings, the beauty of the Danube and a thriving night scene.

Tags: Budapest, budget travel, Bulgaria, destinations, Europe

For Driving in Europe, What Are the Laws? [infographic]

2013-02-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sixt rent a car

Europe is a wonder that should be enjoyed at one’s own pace, and some suggest auto tourism is the absolute best way to enjoy its charms. But what are the hurdles to overcome when considering visiting places in Europe by car?

Tags: auto rules, auto tourism, driving, Europe, interactive, map, road

Europe Celebrates European 112 Day

2013-02-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe 112 Facebook image

112 is the emergency number all over the EU, and today is the European 112 Day 2013, celebrated on 11 February every year since 2009. The pan-European emergency number 112 was created in 1991 and starting 2008 it is the only emergency number that can be used free of charge from any landline to reach the emergency services in any EU country.

Tags: 112 emergency number, 112 eu emergency, Europe, european 112 day, european countries

Hotel Prices Fluctuation in Europe for May 2012

2012-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

hotel-prices-Europe

According to Trivago Hotel Price Index, this May, Finland (157 euros, up 37 percent), Romania (92 euros, up 28 percent) and Sweden (178, up 26 percent) are among the countries with the greatest price increases in Europe.

Tags: Cannes hotel prices, Europe, European hotel prices, European hotels, hotel prices, Trivago.co.uk

Keukenhof – Garden of Europe

2012-03-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Keukenhof Gardens, Holland

The world’s largest flower orchard, Keukenhof Gardens, will open to the public on March 22, under a new theme: Poland – Heart of Europe, embellishing the small town of Lisse with an amazing 32 hectares in bloom.

Tags: Anna Komorowska, Europe, Holland, Keukenhof Gardens, Keukenhof International Flower Exhibition, Princess Margriet, spring events, world travel events

Top Five Locations for a Scuba Diving Holiday in Europe

2012-03-02 by Guest Author

With thousands of miles of coastline that span across multiple seas and oceans, Europe is a prime location for those who wish to plan a scuba holiday.

Tags: Europe, scuba diving, Turkey

Swiss Bliss – The 10 Best Things to Do in Geneva

2011-12-19 by Guest Author

CMS Detector at LHC, CERN

With the crisp Alpine air, stunningly picturesque setting and truly cosmopolitan sophistication of Geneva just a quick and inexpensive flight away, there innumerable reasons to visit this beautiful Swiss city.

Tags: city breaks, Europe, geneva, switzerland, travel

5 Reasons to Holiday in Greece: A Photo Journey

2011-11-29 by Guest Author

Akropolis

Our guest author, Laura Cole, takes you in a virtual (and visual) journey through five of the most iconic destinations in Greece: Myrtos Beach; breathtaking Santorini; Icaria; Athens and Thessaloniki.

Tags: Athens, destinations, Europe, Greece, history, Holidays, Icaria, Myrtos Beach, Santorini, Thessaloniki, travel, travelling, vacations

Exploring Ukraine on the Dnieper

2011-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A more adventurous way to explore the Ukraine along the Dnieper river.

In the first of a new series, we will take a look at one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas of Eastern European travel, the river cruise. Touring Europe via river boat or barge is not new, but for those who have never experienced the continent via river, new horizons await.

Tags: Black Sea, Dnieper River, Europe, Imperial River Cruises, Kiev, Monastery of the Caves, Moscow-crimea railway, Odessa, Potemkin Steps, St. Anthony of the Caves, Tsar Nicholas II, Ukraine, Value World, Viking, White Palace, Yalta

IBM Promises to Squeeze 40 Percent More Bags into Schiphol

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Girl with bags

Two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.  It is a simple concept but one that IBM hopes to work around using its technology to squeeze more baggage into an already overflowing Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Schiphol is one of the top airports in the world (the 5th largest in Europe), handling […]

Tags: Amsterdam, baggage, Europe, handling, IBM, Schiphol airport, software, transport

Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Lithuania

2010-11-30 by Phil Butler

Official website of Lithuania

If you surf to Lithuania’s online country portal you will be enthralled with just how pretty and refined that country’s online presence is. As websites go, their portal is nearly perfect for engaging visitors and imparting crucial information. However, closer scrutiny reveals an all too common missing link between the tools of engagement, and the actual commitment needed.

Tags: . YouTube, Brian Solis, Digital Europe, digitally aware, Eastern Europe, Engage, Europe, Facebook, Lithuania, Lithuania Facebook, Lithuania online, Lithuania Twitter, Lithuania YouTube Channel, modern websites, social media, Twitter, Web 2.0, websites

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