North Caucasus Resorts

Europe’s Highest Ski Lifts Rising Above the Caucasus

2015-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In pre-season ski news, OJSC “Northern Caucasus Resorts has begun construction of the highest aerial lift in Europe at Mount Elbrus.

France, Russia Announce Ambitious Caucasus Development

2011-05-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Presidents of France and Russia have announced a joint venture to transform the war-torn region of the north Caucasus into a premier tourist destination, they said on Thursday. The spectacular Caucasus Mountains, which have been the scene of a bloody Islamist insurgency in recent years, are an ideal location to develop ski resorts, the […]

The “Golden Thread of Fairytales” Brings Cretan Folklore to Life

2025-01-18 By Argophilia Travel News

Performance “Golden Thread of Fairytales” on February 1 & 2—a musical-theatrical art show inspired by Aristofanis Chourdakis’ stories.

Olive Farming in Crete Hit Hard by EU Policies. SEDIK Calls for Change

2025-01-18 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s olive farming faces challenges due to EU agricultural policies. SEDIK raises concerns over shrinking subsidies and calls for change.

Preserving History at the Phaistos Archaeological Site

2025-01-18 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Phaistos archaeological site undergoes restoration and accessibility upgrades for preservation and a better visitor experience.

Asphalt Works Kick Off in Heraklion’s Old KATEE Area

2025-01-17 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Heraklion starts more asphalt works in the Old KATEE area. Residents and tourists should expect traffic delays and plan routes carefully.