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Pirated Bulgarian Artifacts Go on Display in Sofia’s Archeology Museum

2018-11-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria

Stolen artifacts rescued from black marketeers in Bulgaria are now on display at Sofia’s archaeological museum.

Tags: archaeological museum, archeology, artifact, Bulgaira, Bulgaria art, Bulgarian history, Sofia, Sophia, Thrace, Thracian

Chinese to Invest €270 Million in Bulgaria

2017-01-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Thracian Cliffs Bulgaria

Chinese investors will invest €270 million euros ($294 million) to construct Sofia, Bulgaria’s new cargo airport, and to develop a new luxury resort. While the specific investors have not been named, Sofia’s Mane Capital AD is involved in advising on the deal.

Tags: Bulgaria, Bulgaria tourism, China investor, golf resorts, hotels investment, Mane Capital, Sophia, Thracian Cliffs

Wizz Air Announces New City Connects

2016-03-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air

Travelers headed from Budapest to Sofia will be able to book Wizz Air flights starting November 1st. According to news from the airline, the new service will connect the two capitals three days a week.

Tags: airlines, Budapest, fights, Sophia, Wizz Air

Bulgaria’s Hidden Nature Gems: Pamporovo and Smolyan

2014-12-08 by Phil Butler

The Stream Resort Pamporovo

Most UK ski enthusiast have heard of Bankso, one of eastern Europe’s most publicized budget ski destinations. However wonderful this relatively new resort may be, Winter treasures in neighboring Bulgarian towns, they represent timeless beauty most people in the world never heard of. It’s these sorts of places, we at Argo love to share.

Tags: backpacking, Bulgaria, Bulgaria skiing, Europe hiking, Golyam Perelik, nature, Pamporovo, Rhodopes Mountains, ski vacations, Smolyan, Sophia, The Stream Resort, Thrace

Bulgaria Poised to Launch a Launch?

2011-11-22 by Phil Butler

Bulgaria's Ministry of Tourism is out to lunch

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism ramps up their outreach to the UK and the world. Announced at WTM 2011 London, just how far has Bulgaria’s tourism move come?

Tags: ad campaigns, ad channels, Anelia Genova, Bulgaria at WTM, Bulgaria tourism, Bulgaria travel, Bulgarian Lev, G+, Google Plus, Ivo Marinov, Sophia, Traycho Traykov, WTM

Ski Deals 2011 – Choosing Your Booking Agent Online

2010-12-29 by Phil Butler

Go here for under $500 per person

With dozens of online booking solutions available who can you truly trust to offer you the best value? Expedia? Kayak? Today’s report on Bulgarian ski getaways reveals a little bit about how you should book your next trip. Seeing the forest for the trees is not as easy as you think.

Tags: Bulgaria skiing, Expedia, Igluiski, Inghams, Kayak, LastMinute, London travel, online travel, OTA, Pamporovo, Ski Bulgaria, ski vacation, Sophia, travel agents, vacation deals, Winter sports

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Water in the Hospital Corridor, and Bigger Questions at Heraklion’s PAGNI

2026-09-28 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion PAGNI hospital union demands urgent technical staffing and maintenance following a flooding incident indicative of a broader national NHS crisis.

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Chersonissos Joins European Rural Mobility Network to Advance Sustainable Transportation

2026-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Chersonissos joins the European Rural Mobility Network (ERMN) to enhance sustainable transit and connect inland villages with the coast.

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Platanias Has Been Celebrating Local Products for 16 Years. Are Tourists Actually Eating Them?

2026-09-28 By Victoria Udrea

Platanias Active Citizens organization criticized the lack of local Cretan agricultural products in all-inclusive hotel buffets despite 16 years of tourism festivals.

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MP Challenges Culture Ministry Over Knossos Safety and Pricing

2026-09-28 By Iorgos Pappas

A new parliamentary intervention puts Knossos’ infrastructure, fire protection, staffing, trees and aging visitor shelters back under the spotlight. Knossos has just acquired one of the biggest badges of international recognition a heritage site can get. In July 2025, the Minoan Palatial Centers, including Knossos, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Greek […]

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Healthcare in Greece: What Tourists Really Need to Know Before They Get Sick

2026-09-28 By Arthur Butler

A practical guide for travelers on navigating Greek healthcare public hospital realities private clinics and emergency tips.

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