People often climb mountains for recreation, sport, entertainment, in search of fresh air or breathtaking views. But Ajdna, a tooth-shaped peak below Mount Stol in northwestern Slovenia, offers much more than a momentary respite from the world.
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BoG: Over 30 mln tourists in Greece in 2023; receipts up 16.5% compared to 2022
Travel receipts in 2023 totalled 20,593.6 million euros, up by 16.5% compared with 2022, the Bank of Greece said on Tuesday in a final report on 2023.
Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Causeni Church included in national tourist network
After a long process of restoration, in optimal conditions of display, according to international standards of conservation and protection of historical monuments, the Church Adormirea Maicii Domnului in Causeni was reopened to the public and included in the national tourist network.
Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Nature reserves - country's green gold as tourist purpose
The tourist season begins at the nature reserves of Moldova with the starting of the spring. Most visitors are pupils from education institutions who planned excursions ever since the beginning of the year; yet, these destinations have become interesting for tourists from abroad as well.
Kenya's thriving lion population defies global trends
Against the backdrop of a global decline, the king of the jungle is flourishing in the heart of East Africa thanks to innovative research and conservation effort
Over 10 million tourists in Albania, Rama: Unthinkable a few years ago
10 foreign tourists entered Albania until the evening of December 011.
Spanish magazine Okdiario: Visit Albania, the cheapest European destination for 2024
Do you know which is the cheapest country in Europe to travel to? This destination is presented as a wonderful option for 2024, standing out for its stunning natural beauty, a unique culture and history and beaches that look like a dream, writes Janire Manzanas in the Spanish daily "Okdiario".
Warsaw city centre to transform into a sprawling six-km-long 'cultural park'
The park stretches in a sprawling 6-kilometre-long strip along the Vistula escarpment from the Old and New Towns in the north to Royal Łazienki Park at Gagarina Street in the south.
Rama: Guri i Kamjes, one of the most special tourist destinations of Pogradec
Guri i Kamje, a natural monument, attracts more and more tourists every year, during the summer and winter season.
High culture! LOT teams up with Warsaw National Museum to promote art and air safety
Named "Art of Safety", the 4-minute film set against the backdrop of the museum’s Gallery of 19th Century Art features flight attendants talking about safety rules in front of Poland's greatest art masterpieces.
Maja e Qorre in Llogora, mountain, sea and snow
The snowflakes have covered Llogorana, 40 km southeast of Vlora, offering a stunning landscape where the sea coast and the snow-covered mountains combine quite nicely.
Craftspersons Map of Romania, a project developed by young believing in handmade products' value
The map of Romanian craftspersons is a beautiful, inspiring story, part of a project developed by young people who believe in the value of handmade products and who want to offer creative and talented people a space where they can be seen and appreciated.
Ski season opens on Mount Bjelašnica
The Bjelašnica Olympic Center officially opened today its slopes for the new ski season 2023/2024, and visitors can expect a 40 percent discount for daily ski tickets.
Sarajevo Outdoor Festival held over the weekend aiming to expand the popularity of outdoor tourism
The Sarajevo Outdoor Festival, whose focus is the promotion of the tourist potential of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the country as a whole, was held over the weekend at the locality of Skakavac, near Sarajevo.
Slovenia sees best July on record in tourist nights
The number of tourist arrivals in Slovenia in July exceeded one million and nights reached nearly three million, which is 9.2% and 9% more than in July 2022, respectively, for what are the highest figures ever recorded in July, the latest data from the Statistics Office shows.
Grecotel Group invested 475 mln euros in 2004-2018
N. Daskalantonakis-Grecotel Group is rapidly implementing a renovation programme of its hotels with the aim to enhance quality and luxury hospitality infrastructure in regional Greece.
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Nagavci: It is an urgent need to approve the new UP statute as soon as possible
The Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Arbërie Nagavaci, has asked to approve the new charter of the "Hasan" Public University Prishtina", to pave the way for very important changes in universities, since according to her, this is an urgent need for improving the performance of higher education.