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Coming to Rethymno Prefecture July 20-24 the Amari Green Festival 2019

2019-07-10 by Phil Butler

Coming up July 20th through the 24th, the Amari Green Festival 2019 is one of Crete’s major cultural events in the heart of the island.

Heraklion Museum Climbs as Cultural Revenues Soar

2026-04-21 By Arthur Butler

New 2025 data shows a 42% surge in Greek cultural revenue despite a drop in visitors at Knossos and Phaistos.

Samaria Gorge Will Remain Closed as Fire Risk Rises

2026-04-21 By Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge will not open on May 1 after landslides, as Crete braces for a tough fire season with strict rules and rising risks.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis Positions Crete as Year-round Tourism Leader

2026-04-21 By Iorgos Pappas

Mitsotakis outlines Crete’s 12-month tourism vision, linking culture, infrastructure, and spending to a stronger 2026 travel model.

Kantanos-Selino Pushes for Mountain Sovereignty in Anogia

2026-04-21 By Iorgos Pappas

Mayor Antonios Perrakis met Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis to discuss the National Strategy for Regional Development and the new Secretariat for Mountainous Areas.

Cretan Tavli Outsmarts Time

2026-04-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Tavli is an iconic table game. Discover its history, rules variants, and role in everyday life across Crete and Greece.

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