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The Other Wind Festival Sougia: Free Events Today and Tomorrow

2019-08-11 by Phil Butler

Fortuna Club Official

The Other Wind Festival kicked off this past weekend in Sougia on the Libyan Sea in the southwest of Crete.

Tags: Agia Irini Gorge, ANEK LInes, Blue Star Ferries, Chania, Chania concerts, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete concerts, Crete events, Greek DJs, Kos K, Sougia, Sougia Crete, The Big Nose Attack, The Dragons, The Noise Figures, The Other Wind Festival, ΑΝΕΝΔΥΚ

Hospitality sponsors embrace “Santorini Experience”

2018-06-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Santorini Experience by Loukas Hapsis

Summer has arrived, and as we approach the holidays, we also move into the rhythms of “Santorini Experience”, and participants need to book their stay in the breathtaking island of the Cyclades, for October 5-7, 2018, taking advantage of the discounts offered by the hospitality sponsors that apply to this specific period for the event.

Tags: Alafouzos Sport, Aqua Vista Hotels, Athina Luxury Suites, Avance Rent A Car, Blue Star Ferries, Boatmen Union Santorini, Ford Motor Hellas, Meltemi Hotels & Resorts, Ryanair, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, Santorini, Santorini Experience, Santorini Hoteliers Association, Santorini tourism, VitaNTravel

Blue Star Ferries Social Responsibility Program

2018-02-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Blue Star Ferries about an educational and cultural initiative for primary school children from the Aegean islands speaks volumes for the ferry lines’ contributions to culture and investing in the future.

Tags: Amorgos, Attica Group, Blue Star Ferries, corporate giving, cultural programs, ferry lines, Greek companies, Superfast Ferries

Crete Passage: Highlights of a Great Voyage

2017-08-23 by Phil Butler

Mihaela Lica Butler and Paul Jules

Since the last three years, we’ve dreamed of living on Crete. Now we are here, the Argophilia founders with our son Paul-Jules. The trek here was a fascinating one with many highlights we’ll share in the days to come.

Tags: Aqua Blue, Blue Horizon, Blue Star Ferries, Book It Now, Cruise Europa, Dimitrios Kokkotis, Minoan Lines, Piraeus, Pireaus Port Hotel, Stefano Fren

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Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where it happens, and how to take part safely.

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

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A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

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Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

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Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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