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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

Symi Celebrates May 8th End of WW2 Without the World

2020-05-09 by Phil Butler

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Yesterday, a few officials and citizens gathered in Symi to celebrate the anniversary of 8 May 1945, end of the Second World War.

Tags: British SBS, Dodecanese Islands, Greece campaign, Greek Sacred Band, Nazis, Operation Tenement, Raid on Symi, Special Boat Service, Symi, symi island, Symi Raid, World War 2

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Chania’s Traditional Strata Continues Tomorrow with Music and Dance

2025-07-07 By Iorgos Pappas

On Tuesday nights, Chania’s heart beats loudest along the Traditional Strata. No ticket needed, just follow the music.

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New Renovation Plan for Amoudara’s Andreas Papandreou

2025-07-07 By Iorgos Pappas

The Mayor of Malevizi has presented the renovation plan for Andreas Papandreou Street in Amoudara on July 1, 2025.

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10000 Passengers in Souda Set New Cruise Record for Chania

2025-07-07 By Manuel Santos

More than 10,000 passengers arrived in Souda, Chania, as cruise ship visits reached unprecedented levels in one day in July.

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Cretan Hospitality Turns Turkish Influencers into Raki-Drinking Storytellers

2025-07-01 By Kostas Raptis

A group of Turkish journalists and influencers visited Crete from June 21 to 26, 2025, experiencing authentic Cretan hospitality as part of a campaign by the Region of Crete.

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14.3% Surge in Cruise Passengers in Heraklion

2025-07-01 By Iorgos Pappas

Cruise passengers arriving at Heraklion surged by 14.3% in the first half of 2025, hitting 190,606 visitors.

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