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Works of Christel van Hemelrijck on Exhibit at Art Flow Studio & Gallery

2022-06-08 by Phil Butler

“Stories about travelers”

The works of Christel van Hemelrijck resonate at an exhibition “Stories of Travelers,” at Art Flow Studio & Gallery in Paleochora, Crete.

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ARTSTORY Gallery Presents: Masha Schmidt’s “Only the Sky Above”

2020-03-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Masha Schmidt

Coming to the ARTSTORY gallery in Moscow April 15th – June 7th, the exhibition “Only the Sky Above” will feature Masha Schmidt’s works.

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Art Arsenal Kiev Reveals Xenia Gnilitskaya and More in May

2013-05-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mala Galereya

Opening in Kiev May 16 at the Small Gallery of Art Arsenal, an exhibition of Xenia Gnilitskaya Kolorotest will feature a series of paintings of the artist.

Tags: art exhibitions, art galleries, Kiev art, Kiev museums, Ukraine art, Xenia Galitskaya

Art-Athina 2013 Arrives in Athens This Month

2013-05-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

ART-ATHINA 2011

Coming this month Greece’s largest contemporary art fair, Art Athina will welcome almost 20,000 professionals to Athens. The art fair will be held this year at the storefront Faliro Pavilion, one of the busiest and most picturesque spots in the city.

Tags: art exhibitions, Athens art, Athens events, Faliro Pavilion, Greece events, Greek art, Greek artists

Turkey Events: The Bursa International Festival

2011-06-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

International star ricky martin will sing to fans in the Bursa festival

The Bursa International Festival 2011 kicks off this Sunday and is set to host world-famous stars including Buika, Ricky martin and the Gypsy Kings in a bid to help spread the awareness of Turkish cultural activities across the international arena. Bursa city authorities are hoping the event, which will run from June 12 to the […]

Tags: art exhibitions, Buika, Bursa International Festival, Bursa Symphony Orchestra, Gypsy Kings, Recep Altepe, Ricky Martin, Susan Kadress, Turkey festivals, Turkish cultural activities

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Chora Sfakion Port Gets Rockfall Protection in Major Safety Project

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

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International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

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2026-09-18 By Arthur Butler

Package holidays can help provide structure, but only when they connect visitors to the destination beyond the resort gate.

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A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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