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Krasnodar

Imeretinsky Resort Sees Record Breaking Visits in 2016

2016-12-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Sochi resort “Imeretinsky” was visited by more than 700 000 guests since the beginning of 2016, a record number even including during the Sochi Olympics. From 1 January “Imereti” outdid itself, welcoming more visitors than when the resort served as part of the Olympic village in 2014.

Tags: Black Sea, Imeretinsky, Imeretinsky Resort, Krasnodar, Sochi

Sochi Resorts All But Completely Booked

2016-04-08 by Phil Butler

Aerial view of Sochi (Our Russia)

The Mayor of Sochi told reporters this week, 2016 promises the resort near full occupancy. At a session of the public coucil, Anatoly Pakhomov said the resort town will see upwards of 96% occupancy in 2016.

Tags: Formula 1, Krasnodar, Russia resorts, Sochi, Sochi Summer

Putin Oversees Kerch Strait Bridge to Crimea

2016-03-21 by Phil Butler

Putin oversees Kerch bridge

Last Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin toured the Kerch Strait bridge project, overseeing the progress of one of the region’s most critical economic projects.

Tags: Arkady Rotenberg, Crimea, Crimea tourism, Dmitry Kozak, Krasnodar, Putin, Roman Starovoitov, SGM Group, Taman Peninsula, Yalta

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Featured Stories

Psychro Cave reopens

Psychro Cave Welcomes Visitors After Two Years of Closure

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Cretan Officials Warn Hikers to Pack Smart and Respect the Terrain

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Air Conditioning is for Amateurs: Why Cretans Prefer Sweat, Stone Walls, and Ceiling Fans

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An Open Letter to European Avian Vets

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Samaria Gorge to Officially Open on May 19

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Stories of Interest

Crete 2030, Stavros Arnaoutakis, Economist Impact

Crete Declared the Center of the Mediterranean for the 47th Consecutive Time

2026-05-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s regional government unveiled its 2030 development vision at the Economist Impact conference in Chania, highlighting infrastructure, tourism, and renewable energy.

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Rethymno Celebrates the Quadricentennial of the Rimondi Fountain

2026-05-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno marks the 400-year anniversary of the iconic 1626 Venetian Rimondi Fountain with a public lecture, walking tour, and live classical music.

Psychro Cave reopens

Psychro Cave Welcomes Visitors After Two Years of Closure

2026-05-29 By Manuel Santos

The mythical Diktaean Cave on Crete’s Lasithi Plateau officially reopens with free entry until June 7, following a two-year closure and upgraded trail works.

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Heraklion Municipal Hotspots and Karteros Beach Launch for the Season

2026-05-29 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion’s DEPANAL opens renovated summer venues including Karteros Municipal Beach, Oasis grill at the Venetian walls, and Platanos cafe.

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Attica Group Warns Fare Hikes are Coming to Aegean and Cretan Ferries

2026-05-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Attica Group Chairman warns of impending ferry ticket price hikes for Crete and the Aegean due to Persian Gulf war oil price spikes.

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