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Thracian Gold from Bulgaria Exhibited in Moscow Museum

2013-11-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The State Historical Museum in Moscow hosts until November 30 a special exhibition dedicated to Ancient Thrace: Thracian Gold from Bulgaria. Living Legends. This special exhibition is one-of-a-kind, as it includes 317 exhibits of seven Bulgarian museums, two of which are private: the National Historical Museum, the Regional Archaeological Museum – Plovdiv, the Regional Historical Museum […]

Tags: Exhibition, gold exhibition, moscow, State Historical Museum, Thracian exhibition, Thracian Gold from Bulgaria. Living Legends

Belgrade Hosts Largest Exhibition of Chinese Art in Eastern Europe

2013-11-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Representing three generations of Chinese artists, the exhibition featuring over 60 artworks by 40 artists, is the result of the collaboration between the Museum of Yugoslav History, the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China and with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia.

Tags: art gallery, chinese, contemporary art, Exhibition, Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, Museum of Yugoslav History

Kiev Opens Soviet Holocaust Exhibition

2011-09-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine Holocaust

Last week saw the official opening of a new exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine, commemorating the execution of more than 1.4 million Jews in the country during World War II, “The Holocaust by Bullets: Mass Shootings of Jews in Ukraine 1941-1944”.

Tags: Babi Yar tragedy, Exhibition, Holocaust, Kiev, Patrick Desbois, Shoah Memorial, Soviet Holocaust, The Holocaust by Bullets, Ukraine, Victor Pinchuk

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The Lions Fountain, the Hole, and the Kingdom of Endless Studies

2026-06-03 By Phil Butler

There is perhaps no better symbol of modern governance in Crete than the Morosini Fountain in Heraklion. The Lions Fountain stands at the very center of the city, both physically and symbolically, a Venetian masterpiece completed in 1628 that survived Ottoman occupation, wars, earthquakes, modernization, pollution, and four centuries of Mediterranean upheaval. It remains one […]

Rouvas Gorge

Five Euros to Save One of Crete’s Most Scenic Gorges

2026-06-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Faistos and Gortyna plan a €5 entrance fee for Rouvas Gorge to fund safety upgrades, maintenance, and conservation in the heart of Psiloritis.

Cretan Trails

Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

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Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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Welcome to the New VOAK, Where Bus Drivers Rest in Traffic and Get Fined for It

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Tourist bus operators in Crete say ongoing VOAK construction projects are causing severe delays, making it difficult for drivers to comply with mandatory rest-period regulations.

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