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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.

Tags: art exhibitions, art galleries, ARTHISTORY, ARTHISTORY Gallery, Masha Schmidt, moscow, Moscow events, Moscow galleries, Only the Sky Above, Russia, Russian art, Russian galleries

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

Mark Rothko Art Center Opens in Daugavpils, Latvia

2013-04-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre just after construction

A brand new art center has opened in Daugavpils, Latvia. The multi-million euro Mark Rothko Art Center, a state-of-the-art venue dedicated to the local artist, is a welcome new attraction for visitors to the country.

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The Best of Basel’s Art Scene This Christmas

2012-12-13 by Guest Author

Basel Christmas

For such a small city, when it comes to art, Basel is a heavy hitter. It boasts some of the best galleries in Europe and an art fair recognised all over the world.

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Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

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A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.

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Jellyfish Influx Hits Paleokastro and Heraklion Beaches Amid Late-Season Heat

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

Jellyfish have been reported near Paleokastro and other beaches in Heraklion, and swimmers are urged to take care when entering the water.

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Cretan Counter-Terrorism Squad Smashes Subsidy Fraud and Drug Ring in Mylopotamos Sweep

2026-09-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Ten people were arrested in Mylopotamos after a months-long police investigation into alleged livestock subsidy fraud, drugs, theft, tax violations, and other offenses.

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French Swimmer Found Dead After Search Off Mades, Crete

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

A French tourist was found dead at sea off Mades near Agia Pelagia after an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, fishermen, divers, and aerial resources.

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Heraklion Power Cuts Hit Restaurants, Tourism, and Local Businesses

2026-09-20 By Victoria Udrea

Repeated power outages across Heraklion have left households and businesses counting losses, with restaurants reporting spoiled food, canceled bookings and lost revenue during Crete’s tourist season.

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