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New High-Speed Rail Network Planned For Russia

2011-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia's new high speed World Cup trains

Russia has announced the construction of a new network of high-speed trains to criss-cross the country, in order to allay concerns of football fans about the long distances between the World Cup’s host cities.

Tags: 2018 FIFA World Cup, Alexander Misharin, Baltic Coast, European Russia, high speed rail, High-speed trains, Kaliningrad, moscow, Russia, Sochi, Urals, Yekaterinburg

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Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead

2025-11-11 By Manuel Santos

A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive centers are planting them on purpose.

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Shark Makes a Cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania

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A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.

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What Cretans Do When It Rains

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When rain hits Crete, streets turn to rivers, laundry grows mold, and locals pour another raki. Here’s what really happens when the island gets wet.

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Cretan Olive Growers Urged to Harvest Early

2025-11-10 By Kostas Raptis

Olive fly conditions prompt early harvest warning across Heraklion region.

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Heraklion’s Erythraia Park Edges Closer to Completion

2025-11-10 By Iorgos Pappas

Mayor Kalokairinos and city officials visited Erythraia Park once more to announce that the project is progressing, with a 149-car parking lot and walking routes on the way.

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