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Sigulda Winter Festival 2012 – Europe’s Biggest Snow Sports Spectacular!

2012-01-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The breathtaking snow-capped mountains of Sigulda in Latvia aren’t the most obvious destination for snow sports lovers, yet anyone looking for an alternative to the Alps and the Pyranees could do worse than check out what is one of Europe’s fastest growing ski resorts of the moment.

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Crete in Global Spotlight: Why Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 Got It Right

2026-01-28 By Phil Butler

When Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations 2026, one result stood out quietly but unmistakably: Crete ranked 9th in the world. Not 9th in Europe. Not 9th among islands. 9th globally. And that matters. The Best of the Best list represents roughly the top 1% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on […]

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Ai Traffic Cameras Set To Expand Across Crete

2026-01-27 By Kostas Raptis

Crete will receive a significant number of AI-powered traffic cameras as part of a national automated traffic enforcement system.

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Crete Braces For Another ‘and Other Familiar Promises

2026-01-27 By Arthur Butler

Hotels in Crete are opening early again, driven by Catholic Easter and tour operator schedules. Orthodox Easter plays little role in international tourism demand.

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Desalination Debate in Heraklion Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns

2026-01-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Plans to explore desalination in Heraklion have sparked political and expert reactions, with concerns over cost, environmental impact.

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Crete Plans Major Reforestation Drive In The Asterousia Mountains

2026-01-27 By Manuel Santos

The Region of Crete is moving ahead with a large-scale reforestation plan in the Asterousia Mountains.

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