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Speleological Club of Crete Beginner Session 2018

2018-02-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up in March, the Speleological Club of Crete (CP.The.K.) will offer the 18th annual speleology seminar for beginners.

Tags: cave exploration, caves, caving, Crete caves, Crete shrines, extreme sports, speleological, Speleological Club of Crete, speleology

Russian Rope Jumpers Set Record

2012-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rope Jumping

If wacky events are your thing you just missed one in the Russian Federation. One hundred thirty five people leaped into the record books “rope jumping” from a bridge.

Tags: bridge jumping, bungee, extreme sports, Rope Jumping, Russia sports, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russian Federation, world record

Rock Climbing in Slovenia

2012-02-09 by Guest Author

sierra trail in Julian Alps, Slovenia.

Slovenia is an incredibly popular tourist destination, and with so many mountain and hill ranges, rock climbing is but one of the many activities you could undertake whilst you are there.

Tags: climbing, extreme sports, rock climbing, slovenia

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Crete’s Olive Oil Season Ends with Heavy Losses in the East

2026-02-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil harvest fell sharply this year, with eastern regions seeing losses up to 80%, while western Crete recorded better results.

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Local Authorities Respond to New Arrivals in Southern Crete

2026-02-07 By Manuel Santos

Small boats with migrants continue to arrive on Crete’s southern coast amid favorable weather, with local authorities managing arrivals without impact on tourism.

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Crete Tourism Season Starts Early as Hotels and Flights Ramp Up

2026-02-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters the new tourism season from early April, with hotels reopening sooner, strong bookings, expanded UK flights, and hiring in full swing.

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Old Chania Market Now Scheduled to Open in Summer 2026

2026-02-06 By Arthur Butler

After years of delays, Chania’s historic Municipal Market is now expected to reopen in summer 2026, following extended restoration works.

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Welcome to Crete, Now Please Do Not Touch Anything

2026-02-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Environmental zoning maps in Crete are becoming unreadable. Forester Giannis Fotakis warns Chania risks turning uninvestable amid growing restrictions.

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