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Etihad Airways Pushing Ahead With Normal Flight Plans

2020-04-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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An update from Etihad Airways reveals current and planned operations as COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place around the world.

Tags: airline business, airlines, Coronavirus, Ethiad, Etihad Airways, flight delays, flight schedules, flights, lockdown, UAE

Emirates Airlines Offering Daily Dubai-Athens-Newark Service

2017-01-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines has announced the launch of daily service starting March 12 from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via Athens. starting on 12 March 2017.

Tags: Athens, Dubai, Emirates Airlines, Greece flights, Newark, Sir Tim Clark, UAE, US flights

Etihad Airways Increases Athens to Abu Dhabi Flights

2014-04-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways has boosted their frequency of flights in between Abu Dhabi and Athens. According to the news, the route will now get 1o flights rather than 7 per week. Beginning July 2nd, passengers traveling from Athens will have far greater flexibility.

Tags: Abu Dhabi, Aegean Airlines, Athens travel, Etihad Airways, UAE, UAE airlines

Latvia Travelers Visit UAE Free of Visa Worries

2014-03-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Andrejs Pildegovičs and the UAE's Jumaa Mubarak Al Junaibi - Courtesy Latvia Foreign Ministry

Later this month, March 22 onwards that is, Latvians will be able to visit the United Arab Emirates without visa restrictions. This, according to the Foreign Ministry’s Press and Information Division.

Tags: EU visas, Latvia ministries, Latvia tourism, Latvia travel, Latvia visas, UAE

UAE Announces Yas Waterworld Opening

2012-12-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Most people don’t immediately think of water parks and super slides when they hear Abu Dhabi mentioned. However, news yesterday may change all that. The UAE’s first mega waterpark is scheduled to open January 24th with a total of 43 rides destined to get visitors all wet next year. The so named Yas Waterworld Abu […]

Tags: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi attractions, Abu Dhabi travel, UAE, UAE attractions

Etihad Airways Eyeballs Russia Expansion

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways’ non-stop services to Moscow were the topic of a press release by the UAE flag carrier last Monday.

Tags: Abu Dhabi Flights, airberlin, Arab airlines, KLM, Middle East, russia flights, UAE

Emirates Announce St Petersburg Route

2011-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Emirates flights to St petersburg from dubai to be non stop

The Dubai airline Emirates is to fly deeper into Russia than ever before with the announcement of new services to the northern city of St Petersburg, which will become the most northerly destination on their itinerary. The service to the city that is sometimes known as the “Northern Capital” of Russia will begin from November […]

Tags: Airbus A330-200, Dubai, Dubai-st petersburg flights, Emirates, Emirates SkyCargo, Russia, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, St. Petersburg, UAE

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Stories of Interest

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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