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Greece and Saudi Arabia Agree to Expand Tourism Cooperation

2021-10-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Greece and Saudi Arabia agree to expand on tourism, defense, and energy cooperation in the coming months.

Albania Renews Visa Free Travel Regime for Gulf States

2017-06-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Tirana, Albania has renewed a visa-free travel regime for nationals of three Gulf countries in order to boost tourism.

World Luxury Expo Riyadh: Coming Next Month

2013-01-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

With the World Luxury Expo in Dubai having ended on a very positive note, industry players in this niche now turn their attention to the upcoming American Express World Luxury Expo in Riyadh, coming up February 10th through 12th.

Saudi Arabia Adopts Clean Energy Lighting To Speed Up Tourist Site Rehabilitation

2012-11-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Saudi Arabia’s Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has hit on a new way to speed up the rehabilitation of dozens of tourist sites in the kingdom, by illuminating them through the evening hours with solar powered lights.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.