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Sochi events

The World Chess Championship in Sochi

2014-10-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Coming to Sochi next month, the World Chess Championship Match between Magnus Carlsen and challenger Viswanathan Anand takes place the 7th through the 28th at the Olympic Media Center, 11 Nesebrskaya St, Sochi, Russia.

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Sochi Welcomes Formula 1 Fans and Drivers

2014-10-09 by Phil Butler

Sochi Autodrom

According to news from Basel Aero, Sochi International Airport is already welcoming passengers for the upcoming Russian Formula 1 Gran Prix there. Sochi International Airport is expecting passengers to arrive and depart in between 30 countries on board over 730 flights.

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Faneromeni Dam Nears 12 Million Cubic Meters as Summer Begins

2026-05-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Water reserves at Crete’s Faneromeni Dam remain exceptionally high, approaching 12 million cubic meters despite ongoing irrigation use.

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Rethymno Mayor Calls for Greater Local Role in Crete Development Planning

2026-05-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Speaking at the Economist conference in Chania, Rethymno Mayor and PED Crete President Giorgis Marinakis argued that local governments must play a larger role in planning major projects, including water management, transport infrastructure, and sustainable development initiatives across Crete.

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Heraklion Mayor Says Crete Is Catching Up on Decades of Delays

2026-05-30 By Kostas Raptis

At the Economist conference in Chania, Heraklion Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos addressed long-standing infrastructure gaps and local government reforms needed to support Crete’s future development.

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Crete Declared the Center of the Mediterranean for the 47th Consecutive Time

2026-05-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s regional government unveiled its 2030 development vision at the Economist Impact conference in Chania, highlighting infrastructure, tourism, and renewable energy.

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Rethymno Celebrates the Quadricentennial of the Rimondi Fountain

2026-05-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno marks the 400-year anniversary of the iconic 1626 Venetian Rimondi Fountain with a public lecture, walking tour, and live classical music.

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