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Avanti Destinations Adds Baltics for 2018

2018-01-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from leading independent travel agency Avanti Destinations, the group has added  Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to its European lineup so travel agents can combine customized multi-destination independent itineraries for 2018.

Tags: Avanti Destinations, Baltics, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Riga, Tallinn, tour companies, Vilnius

Latvia’s airBaltic Launches New Flights

2017-03-28 by Argophilia Travel News

airBaltic

airBaltic has launched a new route between Riga and Odessa according to an announcement by the Latvian airline.

Tags: air carriers, airBaltic, airlines, Baltic region, CIS, Latvia, Latvia airlines, Riga, Vilnius

World Lithuanian Economic Forum: Coming in June

2013-05-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Organizers of the World Lithuanian Economic Forum (WLEF), Global Lithuanian Leaders and the Lithuanian Business Confederation, recently chastised ex-pat Lithuanian business people for having forgotten the way back home. This story in the Lithuania Tribune reveals a Lithuania set on garnering all its human and other resources to attract interest and investment in the Baltic country.

Tags: Lithuania events, Vilnius, Vilnius events, Vilnius forum

Lithuanian Railways Increases Connects and Speed to Belarus

2013-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stasys Dailydka

In news from Lithuania, the number of passenger trains en-route from Vilnius to Minsk in Belarus is scheduled to be increased this month. Lithuanian Railways having just acquired news Polish diesel trains, so new 140 km / h connects will now be possible.

Tags: Belarus, Europe rails, Europe train routes, Lithuania, Lithuania railways, Lithuanian Railways, Minsk, Stasys Dailydka, Vilnius

Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Vilnius Opens

2012-09-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cathedral Square

Kempinski announced last week their first Vilnius hotel opening with Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square. A 96 room luxury affair, this is the first Lithuanian and the first Baltic accomodation offered by the famous luxury hoteliers.

Tags: Baltic hotels, Baltic travel, Lithuania hotels, Lithuania travel, Vilnius

5 Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Eastern Europe

2011-12-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

New Year in Vilnius

Argophilia Travel News has come to a decision on its favorite Eastern European cities to welcome 2012.

Tags: 2012, Czech Republic, Debrecen, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, New Year, New Year Eve, Prague, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius

Vilnius Christopher Summer Festival This August

2011-08-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Šešuolėlių dvaras, Širvintos

If you happen to be in Vilnius this month, consider an evening of culture and entertainment you’ll never forget.

Tags: music festival, Summer Festival, Vilnius

Summer in Vilnius: Cinema Under the Stars

2011-07-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

art center

Cinema Under the Stars will present 40 films from Tuesday to Saturday every night under the open sky.

Tags: Cinema Under the Stars, Vilnius

Estonia’s Unique Tour Industry Imbalance

2010-12-17 by Phil Butler

Vilnius, Lithuania

A recent report shows Estonian tour companies hiring more out of country drivers because of cost variables. With qualified Estonian bus drivers have to look for work in Scandinavia, how long will it be before the government there imposes wage standardization to free up jobs?

Tags: Baltic news, Baltic tours, Baltic travel, Baltics transportation, Estonian jobs, job parity, job security, LETA/Postimees, Reisiekspert Travel, Riga, Tallinn, Turismeweb, Vilnius, wage parity

Eastern Europe’s Best Economy Rooms – Part One

2010-10-08 by Phil Butler

View from the Hanza Hotel

Eastern European value is becoming almost legendary as travelers search for extraordinary deals and destinations. A recent poll of hotels under 50 pounds sterling reveals some surprising values. From Estonia to Romania, people visiting these destinations can strike up unbelievable values actually.

Tags: Argophilia, Argophilia News, Bulgaria deals, Bulgaria hotels, cheap hotels, Hanza Hotel, Hotel St. Petersburg, Hotel Vega, Latvia hotels, L’Eremitage, Sofia, Vilnius

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Heraklion Hotel Workers’ Children Break Records in Panhellenic Success

2026-09-05 By Argophilia Travel News

More than 60 successful students were honored in Heraklion by the Hotel Workers’ Union, receiving €300 for their achievement in the Panhellenic exams.

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2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Drivers are raising concerns over dangerous conditions, heavy traffic and vehicles entering the opposite lane on roads serving HMU, PAGNI and the University of Crete.

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Lasithi Is Trimming Trees So You Do Not Crash Into Them

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Road crews in Lasithi are cutting branches and clearing roadside vegetation to improve visibility and make provincial roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

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