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A Legacy of Courage: What “Oxi Day” Means to the World

2021-10-28 by Phil Butler

Today, the world celebrates “Oxi Day” and a time not so long ago when a few stood against the mightiest army ever assembled.

Tags: 1940, Africa Corps, Balkans War, Crete resistance, Greco-Italian War, Greece, Greek resistance, Hitler, Ioannis Metaxas, Mussolini, Nazis, North Africa, Operation Barbarosa, Operation Mercury, Rommel, Third Reich

Today Marks 200 Years of Greek Independence from Ottoman Rule!

2021-03-25 by Phil Butler

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Today, March 25, 2021, marks the 200th anniversary of Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire and the birth of a new nation.

Tags: Alexander Ypsilantis, Byzantine Empire, Constantinople Massacre of 1821, Danubian Principalities, Filiki Eteria, Greece Independence, Greek freedom, Greek resistance, London Protocol, Ottoman Empire, Ottoman rule

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Stories of Interest

Crete's Culture Ministry is restoring the old watermill at Gortyn and turning it into an open museum, proving that even obvious ideas can take decades to come to fruition.

Historic Watermill at Gortyn Back on the Map

2026-03-15 By Arthur Butler

Crete’s Culture Ministry is restoring the old watermill at Gortyn and turning it into an open museum, proving that even obvious ideas can take decades to come to fruition.

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Tom Wesselmann at the Gagosian Athens

2026-03-15 By Victoria Udrea

Gagosian presents Seascapes, Still Lifes, and Nudes in a free exhibition exploring one of the most iconic voices of modern American art.

Heraklion Tragedy as Four-Month-Old Baby Found Dead in Crib

Heraklion Tragedy as Four-Month-Old Baby Found Dead in Crib

2026-03-14 By Kostas Raptis

A four-month-old baby was found dead in Heraklion Crete. Authorities ordered a forensic examination to determine the cause of death after the tragic incident.

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Heraklion Parents Worry Over School Trips Abroad Amid Middle East War

2026-03-14 By Ion Bogdan V.

Heraklion families hesitate to allow school trips abroad due to the war in the Middle East, asking the Ministry for clear rules and refunds for paid excursions.

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Construction Waste Reported at One of Chania’s Most Famous Beaches

2026-03-14 By Manuel Santos

Environmental alarm at Pachia Ammos beach in Stavros after cement waste reached the sea, raising serious concerns for wildlife.

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