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Eirinaios' Museum in Kissamos, a new museum dedicated to Eirinaios Galanakis, the Metropolitan Bishop of Kissamos

Wireless Internet in Kritsa, in Spring 2010 the residents of the village of Kritsa will have free wireless Internet

Charitable offer by Heraklion Airport, what happens to the thousands of objects which are left at Heraklion Airport daily

Carnival in Sitia, the 2010 Carnival Parade in Sitia featured 18 groups and almost a thousand dressed up participants

TV series "The Island" filmed in Spinalonga, the bestseller book about the leper colony on the island of Spinalonga in Crete will become a Greek TV series

The statue of Europe, an artwork intending to denote the strong bonds between Crete and Europe, will be presented this coming Easter in Zakros

The first hospice hostel in Crete will begin operating near Chania within 2010

Lahanodolmades Recipe. Staffed cabbage rolls with meat and rice, is one of the most popular Greek dishes

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- Falassarna has become famous for its beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in western Crete

- Georgioupolis, the green village with the large beach stretching a few kilometres to the east

- Plaka, a small Cretan village in the picturesque area of Apokoronas with an excellent view of Souda Bay

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Swine flu in Greece, the latest news about swine flu in Greece and an alternative plan to fight the new virus

A protest against animal torture by the cosmetics industry was organized in Chania by the local Animal Protection Association

Students from Chania travelled to Strasbourg and participated in the “Euroscola” program organized by the European Council

The Shepherd’s feast in Zoniana is an initiative of the people of this mountain village in Crete, who wish to denote their region and customs

Free camping in Crete is synonymous to enjoying nature. Is free camping good for nature and under what conditions?

Greek Christmas guide – What you need to know about celebrating Christmas in Greece

Invitation to the 2009 Christmas Bazaar in Hersonissos, which will take place on December 13th, 2009

Greek Name Days on Christmas, New Year Day and Epiphany, find out which of your Greek friends celebrate their name day during the Christmas holiday period

Lamb Fricassee is a very popular and tasty Greek food, a recipe you absolutely need to try, if you haven’t already tasted it in Greece.

Get a free Christmas wallpaper with a picture from Crete and a calendar for December 2009

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- Makry Gialos, the beautiful seaside town in south-east Crete

- Koufonissi,a small island in the Libyan Sea 10 miles from Makry Gialos

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Solar energy comes to Crete with the largest thermosolar plant in Europe.

No to barrel dogs in Crete agreed the animal friends and the stock breeders in Chania.

American - Greeks in Florida keep their love to Greece with festivals Orthodox churches, Greek schools and music.

Canoe Kayak races in Lake Kournas by the Nautical Club of Chania.

Celebration of the Pan – European Day of Birds in Crete. The events at Lake Bramiana and Lake Agia.

Forestation at Lake Bramiana by the Ecological Group of Ierapetra on November 15, 2009.

Outdoor activities for children on the mountains of Crete and Central Greece by the Alpine Club of Chania

No to free camping in Greece by the Association of Camping Site Owners in Crete.

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- Agia Galini means Holy Peace and it is a beautiful village in South Crete

- Lake Kournas, the freshwater lake in West Crete with its own water nymph

- Kapsa Monastery, a 1,000-years-old monastery near Makry Gialos

- Kritsa, a beautiful mountain village near Agios Nikolaos

- Get a free wallpaper with a picture from Crete and a calendar for November 2009

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Earthquakes in Crete are frequent and the people of Crete have learned how to live with them.

Measures for the stray of the dogs in Heraklion by the Heraklion City authorities.

Intzedin Fortress in Chania, the people of Souda demand the restoration of this important monument in their area.

The Car of Eleftherios Venizelos is on exhibition,  still bearing bullet-marks from the attempts on Venizelos' life.

Free camping in Greece sounds great if you consider the thousands of beaches in Crete and the Greek islands.

Georgalidika horses in Kissamos, an event held in honour of the Cretan horse with the unusual three-legged pace.

The Italian sailing ship Americo Vespucci. The pride of the Italian Navy arrived at the Heraklion Port on the 5th of September.

Free tickets for Greek pupils from Crete and other Greek islands in order to visit the new Acropolis Museum.

Exhibition of paintings with motorbikes and cars in Rethymnon by the painter Konstantinos Kostoulas

Greek tequila of Amorgos is a drink made from the prickly pears which exist in abundance in Greece.

Press Release: World Animal Day

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- Koudoumas Monastery under the shade of Mt Kofinas

- Paleochora, a detailed guide for the bride of the Libyan Sea

- Koutouloufari and Piskopiano, traditional villages 1 km south of Hersonissos

- Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsis, Anissaras and Malia the coastal towns east of Heraklion

Saving the Olive trees in Crete – A Documentary about the old Olive trees in Crete

Complaints against touts in bars and restaurants in Crete, the annoying way of attracting customers by the bar and restaurant owners in Crete

Chalepa or Halepa is considered until today one of the most picturesque districts of Chania.

Chalepa, a neighborhood of many changes, how Chalepa has changed from a farming community to an urban suburb in Chania city

Ecotourism and traditional guest houses in Crete, do they serve the real meaning of ecotourism?

Crete beaches through the eyes of Kleo, a 10-year-old child.

Gazing at the starry sky in Crete, observation of the night sky with the full moon in Chania

Warnings for travelers to Crete on the Crete Gazette forum. Useful information and warnings for travelers in Crete

Greek cuisine, souvlaki and Greek salad recipes. A tasty trip to Greece cuisine, through Greek salad recipes and Souvlaki recipes

Greek Names is a blog that aims at collecting popular or less common names you can find in Greece

Teach your dog not to cry when it is left alone in the house.

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Azogires, an eerie village in Western Crete with haunted houses, flying cows and a pool where Naiades ferries steal the voice of humans at midnight

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120 photographers from 30 countries participated In the International Photo Meeting in Heraklion, organized by the Hellenic Photographic Society of Crete.

A fisherman near Chania saved a Caretta – Caretta sea turtle, one of the endangered species in the Meditteranean Sea

Heraklion Cultural Events. The programme of events “Heraklion Summer 2009” is characterized by the quality of shows hosted and the great diversity of the suggested events.

Chania Cultural Events 2009. The schedule of the concerts, the theatrical performances and the exhibitionts performed in Chania for the summer 2009

Agios Nikolaos Cultural Events Lato 2009. Read the programme for the cultural events "Lato 2009" that will take place in Agios Nikolaos

Ierapetra Cultural Events Kyrveia 2009, all cultural events that will take place in Ierapetra for the summer of 2009

Sitia Cultural Events, Kornareia 2009. Cultural events that will take place in Sitia and the surrounding villages in August 2009

Palaikastro Cultural Events, Drireia 2009. Local fairs and summer events in Palaikastro and other villages in Eastern Crete.

Zakros and Makrigialos Cultural Events 2009. Events organized by Lefki Municipality at Makrigialos, Xirokambos, Zakros, Handras, Goudouras and Etia.

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Two new book reviews:

- History of Crete

- Guide to Cretan Antiquities

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July 1, 2009: no smoking in public places in Greece. Although Greeks are among the heaviest smokers in Europe, 60% of them approve the new anti-smoking law.

Medical help by sea in Sfakia, a medical motorboat based in Hora Sfakion will provide medical help in emergencies in Loutro, Lykos and Agia Roumeli.

Tourism in Greece is down due to the international financial crisis. An 11% drop in arrivals at the Greek airports was recorded in May 2009.

Greek surrealist paintings in Chania. The exhibition at the Chania Municipal Art Gallery will be open until August 21.

Koiliaris River is one of the eco rich and impressive rivers in the Apokoronas area in Chania, that falls to the beach in Kalyves town.

Kostis Sorros, the 80-years-old tourists' guide in Crete. If you visit Malles in south-east Crete, Mr. Sorros will help you to discover the beauty of his homeland.

Cheap holidays in Crete are easy. Read Sue's tips for cheap holidays, that will allow you to see more, learn more and have a better time in Crete.

What happens when you are looking for cheap car hire in Crete? Is it possible that very cheap prices will compromise quality services?

Fake room reservations in hotels in Chania. A number of frauds related to credit cards and cheques have been discovered in Chania.

Crete on the web, useful and interesting articles from blogs and sites about Crete

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Two new book reviews:

- Greek English Visual Dictionary

- Greek Nature Guide

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Cyclists in Greece protest against the lack of bicycle roads and paths in the country and demanding better quality of life for everyone.

The Crete Photographic Society founded and established the Cretan School of Photography, demonstrating the creativity and dedication to this art.

A bicycle tour from Crete to Australia was accomplished by a Greek woman, Eirini Kokkinaki and her Swiss partner, Fabian Quiblier.

Passenger screening at the Airports in Crete for Swine Flu. Thermal imaging cameras were recently installed at the Heraklion Airport, and the Chania Airport.

The Traditional Naval Architecture Exhibition at the Nautical Museum of Crete has been open to the public since April 1st and its major exhibit is the Minoan Ship

A trip to Frangokastello in Sfakia Southern Crete. A short vacation in the area of Sfakia to see the famous Frangokastello fortress and the Drosoulites ghosts

The Police authorities in Malia and Hersonissos in Crete will try to reduce the problems with the tourists using the same successful patrol plan as last year.

Finding Bernard Miller in Crete. Mike Rook hopes to find his friend Bernard Miller in Crete, and hopefully his research will result in a great reunion.

Greece is considering banning Circuses with performing animals. The issue aroused after the appearance of a cruel video on YouTube.

The fate of Thera, a short sci-fi story about the last moments on the island of Santorini (Thera) before the eruption of the volcano.

Having a dog is good for your health People having a pet have less stress, they feel less lonely and find comfort with the pet.

Crete on the web, useful and interesting articles from blogs and sites about Crete

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No Golf Village in Sitia Crete, the Supreme Court of Greece accepted the plea of the Cretan environmental organizations annulling the plans for the golf village in Eastern Crete. 

My Life in Ruins, new movie with Nia Vardalos, the star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". My life in Ruins is set among the ruins of Ancient Greece.

Crete Aquarium became even more magical and impressive after a full restoration carried out over the past months.

The park in Agioi Apostoloi, a popular sport venue in Chania. The park in Agioi Apostoloi is a perfect location for outdoor activities.

No Mobile Phones in Kissamos for two weeks due to legal actions by the Municipality and Ecologists in Kissamos.

An Olive Grove in Crete featuring age long olive trees, thanks to the efforts of the owners to preserve the historical olive trees in their land.

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Homeless in Greece exist in abundance. Homeless and poor people exist in every city in Greece, even in Heraklion and Chania.

Chinese sell olive oil called ‘Sitia’ ignoring the fact that the oil producers of Crete have the exclusive copyright of the name.

Car thefts in Greece are not uncommon. According to the police, three cars are stolen every one hour in Greece.

Save the ancient olive trees in Crete, the cultural association of Venerato seeks cooperation to save the olive trees in Crete.

Panagia and the olive tree, the importance of Virgin Mary and the olive tree in the lives of Greeks abroad

Elephants and hippos moved to Crete during the ice age 540,000 years ago from the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece.

Sun and Sea attract tourists to Crete, sun and sea are the two main symbols of Greece and Crete attracting thousands of tourists every year.

Properties in Greece remain unsold. Especially in Crete, the purchase of holiday properties is reduced by 50-55%.

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Daedalus, the greatest inventor of Ancient Greece. He escaped from Minoan Crete together with his son Icarus, who found a tragic death in the waters of the Aegean Sea.

Pizza in Zaros, who feels like having a pizza in Zaros, a mountain village in Crete? It sounds absurd, as if saying let’s have "Sushi at Anogia"!

Greek Easter is on April 19 and it is the most important holiday of the year for the people of Greece.

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Greek Mother, what is the role of the Greek woman - mother today and how does she bring her children up

The Greek Mother Hen, the traditional Greek Mother still exists and is represented by mothers over 40 years of age

Amusing Conversation of a Greek Mother and Daughter

Greek women in numbers, Greek Women comprise 50% of a total population of 11 million in Greece

The Souda Carnival, was back after a 10-year break and it was celebrated in a festive frenzy of fun, with a grand parade with 10 floats and carnival-goers young and old

Under 2 million tourists in Crete this year.

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- Sougia, a small seaside village in south Crete, 70 kilometres south of Chania.

- Koustogerako, a small mountain village in the south of Chania Prefecture

- Lissos, an ancient city whose ruins are preserved between Paleochora and Sougia, on the south coast of Chania Prefecture

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