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Syníchisis Recital at the Venetian Fortress Barracks in Sitia

Manuel Santos

The Festival of the Region of Crete proudly progresses to Sitia after a successful event at the Panagia Gouverniotissa Monastery. On Thursday, August 1st, at 9:00 PM, the Venetian Fortress Barracks will host a captivating “Syníchisis” (Consonance) recital. Natalia Gerakis and Sissy Makropoulou will enchant the audience with a combination of ancient Greek melodies by […]

Free Concerts: Balkan Fuego Trio Brings Melody to Crete

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Concert Schedule and Locations The Balkan Fuego Trio returns to Crete for three spellbinding performances organized by the Region of Crete. A Musical Journey Through the Balkan Landscape This trio features the rich textures of Vladimir Dindiryakov on the kavali, Eleanna Pitsikaki from Crete on the kanun, and Dennis Merz on the guitar. Their music […]

Crete’s Water Management Organization: A Controversial Shift Towards Privatization

Iorgos Pappas

The government is rapidly advancing plans for a new water management organization in Crete (more information in Greek via Neakriti). This follows their previous action in Thessaly, where they assigned water management to a private company, Ο.Δ.Υ.Θ. Α.Ε. This entity took over responsibilities for rivers, lakes, and flood prevention, dismantling public services previously overseeing these […]

Water Theft in Messara

Kostas Raptis

The region of Messara is facing a dire water shortage, prompting a state of emergency. The Faneromeni dam, serving as the primary water source, has seen its levels plummet due to illegal water pumping, scant rainfall, and high temperatures. The Faneromeni Dam, vital for water supply and irrigation, has witnessed a staggering decline in water […]