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Green Tourism Festival at 2023 Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art

2023-08-15 by Argophilia Travel News

14th Festival of Taste and Art

On August 18 and 19, the Green Tourism Festival will be added as part of the annual Kissamos Taste & Art Festival week.

Tags: Crete culinary events, Crete festivals, culinary festivals, Greek festivals, Green Tourism Crete, Kissamos, Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art, summer festivals

Open Festivals Banned in Greece Until the End of July

2020-07-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stelios Petsas

The Committee of Infectious disease and the Greek Health Ministry decided to cancel festivals across the country until the end of July.

Tags: COVID ban, festivals, Greece concerts, Greece event, Greece festivals, summer festivals, Vassilis Kikilias

Preview: Russia’s Unforgettable Stars of the White Nights Festival 2014

2014-05-03 by Phil Butler

Scarlet Sails - Courtesy Marina Lystseva

For the next three months nighttime becomes a sort of extended, mystical twilight in many parts of Russia. Coming to St. Petersburg May 23rd through July 31st, the Stars of the While Nights Festival is an experience to never forget.

Tags: arts, music, Russia events, Russia fests, Scarlet Sails, St. Petersburg, summer festivals

Garden Festival 2012: Sunshine Party In Croatia

2012-06-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Argonaughty

Taking place between 4 and 11 July in the charming town of Tisno, The Garden Festival kicks off party season in Croatia with an entire week of music, revelries, sunshine and famous artists. With a brand new venue overlooking the beautiful Adriatic, an outdoor club for after parties, live bands, top DJs, two boat parties […]

Tags: Croatia festivals, music festival, summer festivals, The Garden Festival, Tisno, Tisno festivals, Tisno Garden

Street Art Festival in Zadar: KalelargArt 2011

2011-07-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kalelargart

This year, the festival takes place July 28-29, 2011, with programs held at People’s Square, Kalelarga and forums.

Tags: art festivals, KalelargArt 2011, summer festivals, Zadar

Valpovo’s Lost Potential: The Summer Festival

2011-06-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Valpovo summer

Festivals are some of the best opportunities for outsiders to learn, and fall in love with a touristic destination. Too bad that Valpovo is missing out on this opportunity.

Tags: festivals, summer festivals, Valpovo Summer

DirectFlights.com Special Deals for Europe Festivals

2011-06-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Directflights.com

As the summer festivals season opens, DirectFlights.com has put together a series of special deals for those who want to visit certain destinations throughout Europe.

Tags: affordable flights, Airfare, festivals, summer festivals, summer festivals season

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Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

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Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

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