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Victory Day

Vladimir Putin Sets Wreath Honoring Fallen V-Day Heroes

2013-05-08 by Phil Butler

Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the memorial signs established in honour of the hero cities by the Kremlin wall.

“This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the yoke of Fascism” – Josef Stalin – 22nd June 1941

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Chania Hotel Workers Invited to Info Meeting on Rehiring Rights and Collective Contracts

2026-01-16 By Iorgos Pappas

Seasonal tourism workers in Chania are being invited to an important info meeting on rehiring rights and collective labour agreements.

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Heraklion’s Recycling Is Heading for Turbulence, and the Clock Is Ticking

2026-01-16 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s recycling collection is in trouble: the contractor agreement ends on Jan 24 and the municipality cannot launch a new tender without an approved budget.

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Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

2026-01-15 By Kostas Raptis

The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops and complaint handling.

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Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

2026-01-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

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Archanes Is Getting a Real Archaeological Museum and It Will Be Huge

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.

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