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Kosovo

Bad News For Croatia Tourism: Dead Last Economics

2014-05-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia

In Croatia, not many people or officials could have predicted finally achieving EU member status would find the country worse off. This Reuters report shows the ugly side of today’s European Union economics, Croatia and other states wallowing at the bottom of the coalition’s heap.

Tags: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia tourism, Kosovo, macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, slovenia, Ukraine

Kosovo Ready for Turkish Jazz Week

2013-03-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Week of Turkish Jazz

The event should bring positive media attention on Kosovo, presenting this destination as a desirable cultural cradle, and encouraging tourists to visit more often in the near future.

Tags: Kosovo, Turkish Jazz Week

Winter in Kosovo: Hiking in the Šar Mountains

2011-01-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Brezovica

When visiting Kosovo during the Winter months, one of the top activities worth pursuing is hiking in the Sar Mountains. This Balkans mountain range offers almost unparalleled challenge and breathtaking vistas for the newcomer and veteran hiker alike. The Kosovo Valley below, and Šar Mountains National Park also offer rare encounters with some 20 unusual wildlife species.

Tags: albania, backpack Kosovo, Balkans, hiking, Kosovo, Kosovo Mountains, Kosovo travel, mountain hiking, mountain species, Sar Mountains

Kosovo’s Fatih Mosque Re-opened

2010-11-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Fatih Mosque

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday put Fatih Mosque, re-constructed by Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA), back in service in Kosovo.

Tags: Fatih Mosque, Kosovo, Pristina

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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