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Nodar Kumaritashvili

Paradise That Time Forgot: The Pearl of the Caucasus

2013-04-18 by Phil Butler

The Borjomi Valley

Before Miami Beach became a hotspot in the early 20th Century, when Tahiti was an as yet unheard of travel paradise, Borjomi in Georgia was a garden of delight for generations. As far back as the early 1800’s the tropical climate and crystal mineral waters of Borjomi were a prized commodity.

Tags: Borjomi, IOC, Nodar Kumaritashvili, Olympic Games, Sochi, Vancouver 2010

Russian Ministers Admit Some Sochi Errors

2012-12-28 by Phil Butler

Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi

As Sochi ramps up preparations for the Olympics of 2014, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has admitted to certain mistakes having been made in the early days of their preparations there. Now a so-called “rehabilitation plan” will be set in place to rectify some environmental mishaps.

Tags: Environment, Environmentalists, IOC, Nodar Kumaritashvili, Olympic Games, Olympics, Sochi 2014, Sochi Olympics, Winter Games

Georgia’s Mysterious Wonder – Svaneti Unveiled

2011-01-02 by Phil Butler

The mountains near Svaneti

President Mikheil Saaklashvili of Georgia as proclaimed that Svaneti resort will rival the world’s great ski destinations, and why not. High atop the world, unaccessible except to the adventurer, this majestic place already rivals any on Earth for sheer beauty and mysticism. One people can visit here conveniently, millions will yearn to see this jewel of the Caucasus.

Tags: Bakuriani, Caucasus, Environmentalists, Georgia tourism, Georgia travel, IOC, Mikheil Saaklashvili, Nodar Kumaritashvili, Svaneti, Svaneti airport, Svaneti resort, Svaneti skiing, Svans

Georgia’s President Saakashvili Garners Economic Support

2010-11-01 by Phil Butler

Unmistakably Georgian

The Republic of Georgia is a hot spot for International direct investment in Eastern Europe. Despite an economic contraction after the spat with Russia in 2008, the country is on course for substantial growth this year. President Mikheil Saakashvili is approaching investors in the Middle East this week about accelerating the country’s recovery.

Tags: Black Sea, Borjomi, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Georgia investment, Georgia tourism, IMF, Little Virtuosos, Mikheil Saakashvili, Nika Gilauri, Nodar Kumaritashvili, Republic of Georgia, Saakashvili, skiing, Tbilisi, Tbilisi tourism, Tbilisi travel

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

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Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

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Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

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Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

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EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.

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Robert Voigt Remembers His Friend Nikos Chaldiadakis: One Day We Will Surf Together Again

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Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.

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West Nile Virus Areas Expand in Crete as Mosquito Control Intensifies

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Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.

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