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Poland’s Hidden Highlights: Five of the Best

2013-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

From its rolling deserts in the north, to the expansive Alpine-esque Tatra Mountains in the south, Poland is choc-a-block with magical attractions vying for your attention. Today Argophilia takes a look at some of our favorite, less well known, Polish highlights.

Tags: Biebrza National Park, Dunajec River, Ostwall, poland, Poland highlights, Polish highlights, Slownski National Park, Tatra Mountains, Zakopane

Eastern Europe’s Best Bargain Ski Resorts

2013-01-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Given the rather depressing economic realities that many in Europe are forced to live with at present, they could be forgiven for thinking the luxury of skiing holiday is out of their reach. But a little look beyond the Alpine pistes, towards Eastern Europe, shows us that a skiing holiday doesn’t have to break the bank.

Tags: Bansko, Cerna Hora, Eastern Europe, Europe skiing, Nosal ski resort, ski resorts, skiing, skiing holiday, Zakopane

Top Eastern European Festivals to Be Seen at This Summer

2012-04-22 by Guest Author

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Eastern Europe is going to be the place to be seen this summer! There are some amazing festivals taking place and the following are just a short selection.

Tags: All Cheese Festival, Global Gathering, Midsummer Festival Krakow, Oscypek, Sziget Festival 2012, Wianki 2012, Zakopane

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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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ASTEK, Crete’s Elite Tourism School, in Crisis

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Industry leaders warn that A.S.Τ.Ε.Κ. is suffering from staffing shortages and student dropouts, threatening the future of Greek hospitality.

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Palaiochora Has a Sewage Problem

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

DEYA Selinou issues an urgent warning to tourists and residents in Palaiochora regarding sewage network blockages and infrastructure maintenance.

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Sitia Charts New Course at Seatrade Global Cruise 2026

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Sitia and Port Fund representatives attended Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami to pitch Sitia as a new authentic cruise destination.

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