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Symi Celebrates May 8th End of WW2 Without the World

2020-05-09 by Phil Butler

Symi

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

Rodos Cup 2019 Yachting Event a Resounding Success

2019-07-30 by Phil Butler

Rodos Cup 2019

The Rodos Cup 2019, organized by Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes and the Region of South Aegean, wound up a resounding success.

Tags: Aegean islands, Aegean sailing, Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes, Rhodes boating, Rhodes Island, Rhodes yachting, Rodos Cup 2019, sailing cup, sailing regatta, symi island, yacht regatta

Symi: Immerse Yourself in Traditional Greek Island Life

2012-03-02 by Guest Author

Small boats and houses on Symi island

Symi still retains its traditional island way of life.The island is covered with oregano, sage and thyme. You can smell the distinct aroma of these herbs just about anywhere you go.

Tags: Marathounta, symi island

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The Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan Hound, takes center stage at a unique exhibition in Hersonissos on May 17–18.

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Samaria Gorge reopens tomorrow, May 13, 2025. Weather forecast warns of light rain and possible isolated storms.

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Secrets and Stones: Touring the Minoan Houses of Tylisos

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The Municipality of Heraklion invites you to a free guided tour at the Minoan houses of Tylisos on May 17, led by Athina Kyriakaki-Sfakaki.

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2025-05-12 By Manuel Santos

Plastira Street in Chania will undergo major repaving starting May 12, 2025. Expect these works to last about 15 days.

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