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Greek Culture Ministry Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Admissions

2021-08-18 by Phil Butler

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Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced special events and free admission to archaeological sites and museums for August Full Moon 2021.

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, August events, August in Greece, concerts, crete, Greece concerts, Greece full moon, Greece museums, Greek Culture Ministry, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Minoan palaces, Minoans, music, Tylissos

Stelios Rokkos – Melina Aslanidou “Live Your Life” Tour Comes to Crete

2021-07-23 by Phil Butler

Stelios Rokkos - Melina Aslanidou | Summer tour

Coming to Heraklion’s Pancretan Stadium August 21st, Stelios Rokkos and Melina Aslanidou will perform in a special concert “Live your life.”

Tags: concerts, Crete concerts, Greece artists, Greece events, Greece vocalists, Greek singers, Heraklion concerts, Live your life, Live your life concert, Melina Aslanidou, Stelios Rokkos, Summer 2021

The Young Artists Festival Come to Samos August 7th – 13th

2019-08-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Performers from China, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Russia, Turkey, and the U.S. will appear at the 10th Samos Young Artists Festival.

Tags: Alexis Karaiskakis-Nastos, concerts, Greece concerts, Lenia Safiropoulou, Masha Ilyashov, Pythagoreion, Pythagoreion Theater, Samos events, Samos Island, Ventus Ensemble

Novosibirsk Hosts TRANS-Siberian Art Festival

2016-04-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The opening of the TRANS-Siberian art festival in Novosibirsk

For visitors to the Russian city of Novosibirsk and other destinations this month, some 14 concerts featuring internationally renowned artists are slated for the TRANS-Siberian Art Festival.

Tags: Amanda Forsythe, concerts, Novosibirsk, Pinchas Zukerman, Russia events, TRANS-Siberian Art Festival

Greece Welcomes Lady Gaga in September

2014-04-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lady Gaga

Coming to Greece in September, Lady Gaga’s 2014 world tour, “ArtRave: The Artpop Ball,” should thrill all Athens if her past performances worldwide mean anything. America’s top pop artist, Gaga is one of the world’s most talented singers and songwriters.

Tags: Athens concerts, concerts, Greece concerts, Lady Gaga

Beyonce To Rock Bratislava Tonight

2013-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beyoncé World Tour 2013

Visitors to Bratislava, Slovakia have an opportunity to catch pop diva Beyonce Knowles in concert this evening. The legendary star landed this morning in the capital in her private jet.

Tags: Beyonce, Bratislava events, concerts, pop performances, Slovakia events

The Coming Warsaw Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival

2013-03-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Warsaw Beethoven Easter Fest

Coming to Poland’s capital March 17th through 29th the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival in Warsaw invites the best in the world to a cultural and artistic event to remember. Initiated by the wife of legendary Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, Elzbieta Penderecka’s event is now one of Europe’s most anticipated festivals.

Tags: Beethoven, concerts, cultural events, Europe concerts, Poland culture, Poland events, Warsaw travel

Limassol Hosts Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration

2012-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Euro-Mediterranean celebration of music

The Cultural Movement of Limassol ‘Epilogi’ kicks off, A Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration in Cyprus, a series of concerts and other activities at Heroes Square and the Rialto Theater in Limassol starting tomorrow. International artists from many genres are scheduled to  perform at some of Cyprus’ finest venues. From Thursday until Sunday visitors to on of Cyprus’ […]

Tags: concerts, Cyprus events, Cyprus travel, festivals, Limassol, music fest, Wasla

Soundwave Croatia 2011 – Not Like Any Other

2011-07-16 by Phil Butler

Soundwave Croatia

Soundwave Croatia 2011 kicks off next weekend. Described as “the perfect music festival” by many, this Croatian all weekend party is not your ordinary jam packed beach event. It’s a closely jam packed excitement and relaxation break for music lovers.

Tags: Belleruche, Bonobo, concerts, Croatia events, Croatia travel, Eastern Europe travel, Europe festivals, Europe july, European festivals, European travel, festivals, Hexstatic, July festivals, Little Dragon, music festivals, Petcrane, Roots Manuva, Soundwave, Soundwave 2011, Soundwave II

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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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