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Odessa Welcomes MedCruise General Assembly

2016-04-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

48th MedCruise General Assembly

More than 100 participants are expected at Odessa during the 48th MedCruise General Assembly at Hotel Bristol, a round table meeting dedicated to cruise and yacht tourism.

Tags: Black Sea, cruises, MedCruise, Odessa, Ukraine, Ukraine travel

Germany’s Steinmeier Warns of War in Ukraine

2014-05-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Steinmeier

The situation in Ukraine has the world on pins and needles as chaos prevails almost nationwide there. Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has gone so far as to warn that the crisis may turn into war in eastern Europe.

Tags: Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany politics, Kiev, Odessa, travel warnings, Ukraine, Ukraine unrest

Places You Never Heard Of: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Ukraine

2013-05-13 by Phil Butler

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress

It’s a sure bet if you are from the United States or even the UK, probably anyplace in Western Europe even, the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi is as foreign a name and place to you as Mars or Pluto. But if you only knew, the seaside wonder probably would not be for long.

Tags: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Black Sea, Odessa, seaside, Ukraine, Ukraine seaside, Ukraine travel

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

Welcome to Russia Really Does Welcome Tourists

2010-12-07 by Phil Butler

Russia's Buryat's region the Arshan valley

Argophilia Travel News continues coverage of the Russian Federation’s initiatives to expand their travel and tourism industry. An interview with a top travel business executive reveals much about Russia’s road to parity in travel, as well as the nature of Russia’s industry. Expanded travel choices within Russia appear to be right around the corner.

Tags: Altai, Baikal, Kamchatka, Karelia, Kazan, Kharkov, Minister Putin, Odessa, Olga Timofeeva, Russia hotels, Russia industry, Russia travel, Russia travel industry, Russia visit, Russian Federation visa, Sevastopol, St. Petersburg, UNWTO, Vladimir Putin, Welcome to Russia

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Stories of Interest

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Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

2026-02-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

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Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

2026-02-04 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

Tourism Career Day

Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

2026-02-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

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