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Patras Art Festival: A Multidisciplinary Celebration (June 29-30)

Manuel Santos

Patras Art Festival (PAF) returns to the Peloponnesian city for its fourth year, taking place on June 29-30 under the theme “Get Closer.”

2 years ago

Don’t Miss the Athens Fitness Festival on May 25-26

Victoria Udrea

Athens Fitness Festival (AFF) is a sports extravaganza blending fitness, wellness, and entertainment into an unforgettable seaside setting.

2 years ago

The Great Beer Festival of Athens Coming to Technopolis May 10-12 (Program)

Kostas Raptis

Mark your calendar for The Great Beer Festival of Athens, May 10-12, 2024 – a haven for beer lovers at the Technopolis City of Athens.

2 years ago

BoogelWoogel 2021 Aims to Set Digital Swimsuit Downhill Record

Phil Butler

Skiers and snowboarders worldwide will congregate online for this year’s modified version of the famous BoogelWoogel downhill ski event.

5 years ago

Catch the Saronic Chamber Music Festival July 31st – August 4th

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up on July 31st and running through August 4th, the Leondari Ensemble presents the annual Saronic Island Chamber Music Festival.

6 years ago

The 2019 EJEKT Festival Brings “The Cure” Back to Greece

Aleksandr Shatskih

July 17th in Athens, the 2019 EJEKT Festival will celebrate its 15-year mark with a stunning lineup of artists including THE CURE, one of the biggest names of modern music.

7 years ago

Crete’s Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019

Phil Butler

The “Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019” at Sougia kicks off June 7th and 8th in the far-southwest of Crete Island.

7 years ago

Oinokritika Wine Exhibition 2019 Welcomes P.G.O. Santorini

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to Chania Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st, the Oinokritika Wine Fair is a Pancretan cultural event showcasing Crete’s finest wineries and products.

7 years ago

Coming in August: The International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to the south coast of Crete this August 5th thru 9th, the 4th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra is dedicated to civilization. This year’s festival follows the same motive as all past version in documenting history throughout Greece and the world.

9 years ago

How to Avoid Europe’s Dark Anti-Santa

Phil Butler

Leave it to the sunny dispositions of the Germans to come invent the Anti-Santa affectionately called Krampus. A product of Norse lore, the half-goat, half-demon, beast, the supposed son of the Norse god Hel, may come and beat the badness right out of your kids. Here’s a dark Christmas tale if every there was one.

9 years ago

Junibor Ünnep, a Wine Festival by DiVino in Budapest

Mihaela Lica Butler

The 2016 edition of Junibor Wine Festival by DiVino takes place this weekend in Budapest at Szent István tér, in front of the Basilica.

9 years ago

Malta Hosts 14th Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Maltese Member Public Broadcasting Services Ltd (PBS) have announced that the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place this November in Malta. PBS is slated to host the event in November, in the capital of Valletta.

10 years ago

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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