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Sochi Olympic Travel Report: Get Your Red Hot Tickets

2014-01-24 by Phil Butler

Sochi Countdown Clock

News that tickets sales for the upcoming Sochi Olympics are largely unsold is pointedly not true. With the cheapest “sold out” resale seats to the Ferbruary 6th gala going at a premium above $1200 now, nothing could be further from the truth.

Tags: Olympic tickets, Sochi, Sochi 2014, Sochi countdown, Sochi Games, Sochi propaganda, Sochi reporting, Sochi tickets, Sochi travel, Vladimir Putin, Western Press

If Sochi Were Disney World Headlines Would Read: “Mickey Wacked by Russian Mob”

2013-04-03 by Phil Butler

The Russia reality, Putin with Olympic officials

On Monday the WTM Vision Conference in Moscow kicked off and already tourism figures for Russia emerge as a big topic. According to new research, Russia’s poor image in the western world drastically affects inbound tourism form American and western Europe as well. If Sochi were Disney World Mickey would have already been whacked by the mob.

Tags: Adler, bad press, Black Sea tourism, Black Sea vacations, Crimea tourism, Olympic Games, Russia propaganda, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russia vacations, Russian government, Russian mob, smear campaigns, Sochi, Sochi resort, Sochi travel, Vancouver Olympics, West propaganda, Western Press, WTM

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Stories of Interest

Powerful Winds Flipped a KTEL Bus in Sfakia

Gale-Force Fury Flipped a KTEL Bus in Sfakia

2026-04-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

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German Sailboat Saved from Cretan Winds in Elounda

2026-04-18 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Three sailors were rescued off the coast of Elounda, Crete, after their sailboat was swept toward shallow waters by powerful 8 Beaufort winds.

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Hersonissos Port Overhaul Hits Archaeological Paydirt

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

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Heraklion Cobblestone Controversy: A City Lacking Continuity?

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s recent removal of granite paving stones outside the Cultural Center has sparked debate over wasteful spending and the lack of an urban master plan.

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Heraklion Hosts Debate on the Law of the Vendetta

2026-04-17 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosts a major cultural and legal event on April 25 to discuss the history of the Cretan vendetta and the traditional reconciliation of Sasmos.

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