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Vesak Day in Singapore: A day of Enlightenment

2011-05-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Vesak Day is the most auspicious day of the year for Buddhists the world over, the day that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. It is a time of immense joy, reflection and peace, and nowhere is it embraced with more passion than in Singapore. In Singapore, thousands of Buddhist faithful flock to the […]

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2026-07-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Eight tourism vocational institutes will operate as Experimental SAEKs, introducing modern specializations and closer links with employers. Greece is expanding its network of Experimental Tourism Vocational Training Institutes (SAEKs) as part of a broader effort to modernize tourism education and better prepare students for careers in one of the country’s most important industries. A Joint […]

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Rethymno Hosts Free Water Safety Event for World Drowning Prevention Day

2026-07-24 By Manuel Santos

After a summer marked by a series of drowning incidents across Greece, a free public event in Rethymno aims to give residents and visitors the knowledge that could save lives. To mark World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday, July 25, the volunteer organization Save Our Planet International (SOPI) and the Hellenic Red Cross Samaritans, Rescuers […]

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For the First Time in Centuries, All Four of Heraklion’s Venetian City Gates Are Open

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Heraklion has reopened all four historic Venetian city gates, allowing residents and visitors to experience the fortifications together for the first time in centuries.

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Visitors to Rethymno can now park for free in Koumbes and travel to the city center on electric shuttle buses operating every 15 minutes.

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