85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete – Programme for Battle of Crete commemorations 17th -24th May 2026
The most notable event is the première of the documentary by New Zealand film maker John Irwin. This is the
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MALEME
Independence Day – Program of Anniversary Events of March 25, 1821 of the Municipality of Platanias”
Greek Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on 25th March, commemorating the start of the WAR of INDEPENDENCE in
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Program of celebration of the National Anniversary of 28th October 1940 (OXI Day) – municipality of Platanias (Tavronitis, Kolymbari, Spilia, Gerani, Maleme) 28th October
28th October is Oxi Day, a national holiday in Greece.Traditionally, Oxi Day is celebrated with parades, flag decorating and wreath laying at various
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SCHEDULED POWER CUTS in Platanias area from 29th September until 3rd October
Substantial construction and maintenance works are carried out in the Platanias area. Monday, 29th September from 06:00 to 11:00 in the
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CHARITY: Supporting the Cancer Charity ‘ORIZONTAS’ with used books
The Black Lantern Taverna in Maleme supports the Cancer Charity Orizontas (which means Horizons) in Chania with their book shelf
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