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Somewhere Over Kissamos

2020-05-11 by Phil Butler

Kissamos

A night sky UHD timelapse “Above Kissamos” film by The MultiMaker on May 1st brings to mind the eternal gift of the universe seen from Crete.

Tags: astronomy, crete, Crete islands, Elon Musk, Kissamos, Kissamos sky, Minoans, movies, night sky, Polyrrhenia, satellites, SpaceX, Starlink, Starlink satellites, stars

Athens presents “All the world’s a screen” August thru September

2018-08-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Athens Cinema

For locals and visitors to Athens in search of the ideal open-air cinema experience, “All the world’s a screen” offers screenings of Greek films with English subtitles. 

Tags: All the world's a screen, Athens cinema, Athens entertainment, Athens events, cinema, documentaries, Filmcenter Cine Trianon, Greek cinema, movies

The Blessing of Sheba and the Aksum Obelisk

2011-08-04 by Phil Butler

Soloman and Sheba

The Aksum Obelisk, Benito Mussolini, the Arc of the Covenant, Soloman and Sheba, Ethiopia has an almost mythical cultural and historic importance. Discover with Argo, a bit about legend, a lot about the place called Ethiopia.

Tags: Aksum, ancient civilizations, Arc of the Covenant, Axum, Axum Ethiopia, bible prophesy, Cult of Sothis, Ethiopia dams, Ethiopia travel, Helmut Ziegert, Hollywood, movies, Queen of Sheba, Sheba, Solomon, Travel Channel, travel stories

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2026-03-11 By Arthur Butler

A new study for the Ierapetra port expansion plan promotes new infrastructure and more space for tourist and fishing boats.

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New Smart Bus Stops in Heraklion Offer Charging and Solar Power

2026-03-11 By Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Heraklion has installed 12 new smart, energy-independent bus stops in key locations across the city as part of the “Heraklion Smart City” project, aimed at improving daily life for residents and visitors. The new stops are powered entirely by solar energy and allow users to charge mobile devices, use lighting, and access modern […]

antiwar rally Chania March 12

Anti-war Rally Announced in Chania on March 12 at 19:00

2026-03-11 By Arthur Butler

Anti-war rally in Chania on March 12 at Municipal Market Square. Protests planned in Heraklion and Rethymno amid concerns over Souda Base.

Chania Firka Fortress Recreated Digitally

Firka Fortress Rebuilt Digitally to Show Venetian-Era Chania

2026-03-11 By Kostas Raptis

HMU researchers created a 3D reconstruction of Firka Fortress in Chania using 17th century maps, revealing the monument as it looked during Venetian rule.

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2026-03-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an action plan for a possible crisis in 2026.

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