The Municipality of Chania has turned one of the city’s old Turkish baths (hammams) on Kasteli hill into an art gallery to host exhibitions and cultural events. Located on Katre street in the old part of the city, the old hammam is surrounded by vaulted arcades and smaller domes. Its central area is covered by […]
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The city of Kalamata in Messinia. Photo Source: @Municipality of Kalamata Greek authorities, on Tuesday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include a 1am-6am curfew, no music at bars, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. Movement is
ANEK Lines CEO Giorgos Archontakis, Chania Voluntary Blood Donor Association President Despina Rodousaki and Tzina Bouzala from the Blood Donation Department of the Chania General Hospital with blood donors. Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines recently held its 17th blood donation drive at its headquarters in Chania on the island of Crete. Organized in
Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has announced its support to the victims of the recent wildfires that ravaged large parts of Greece earlier in August. The company recently transferred trucks with essential goods to the fire-hit areas of Varybobi in Attica, and Evia, in collaboration with local authorities in Chania and Rethymnon and private […]
Chania, Crete. Photo source: @Visit Greece Travel is the best way not only to feast your eyes on wonderful views and attractions, but also to connect with others, to connect with real people. Seeking “the real thing” means experiencing people, customs and life in all its simplicity even while traveling. Mingling with the locals, tasting […]
Flamenco enthusiasts living or visiting Crete this summer, will have the opportunity to participate in the “Vamos! Flamenco Camp”, that is scheduled to take place during July 20-25, in the historic village of Vamos. Organized by Yota Baron Productions, the camp’s program will feature prominent flamenco artists from Greece and abroad that will present their […]
Photo source: @Oceanman The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations. These events, according to the GNTO, enrich the Greek tourism product and promote the country’s alternative forms of tourism. Oceanman Greece The organization has included the “Oceanman Greece” open
Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has entered into a partnership with Fly2Sky to offer chartered flights from/to the airports of Rhodes and Crete’s Heraklion and Chania. Bulgaria-based Fly2Sky offers leisure trips with A320 and A321 aircraft under the strictest safety criteria set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “Through its collaboration
Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Friday urged the residents of Rhodes, Mytilini, Trizinia, Chania and Syros to be extra cautious due to the latest Covid-19 data released for those areas. Speaking to journalists during Friday’s Covid-19 media briefing, Hardalias said that although the


















