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The ‘Old News’ section contains a few of the dozens of information blogs we posted on what were at the time upcoming events, including beach parties, concerts, traditional feasts, news items and much more, archived for those who would like to revisit their past Greek island holiday experiences.      

Walnut Festival, October 5, Rhodes

The village of Dimilia will hold its 17th Walnut Festival on Sunday, October 5. The picturesque village is located in the central highlands at the foot of Mount Profitis Elias, 33 km southwest of Rhodes Town. The festival starts at 13:30 and continues all afternoon and evening with traditional dancing at 17:30, as well as live music with […]

Civil Defence Siren Test

Civil Defence sirens will sound on Wednesday morning, October 1, as part of an annual military and public warning exercise. The siren tests will start at 11:00 and will then sound for short periods at varying times throughout the country. Simultaneously with the sounding of the warning sirens, the bells of the churches across Greece […]

Traditional Cretan Evening, Rhodes

The Cultural Association of Archipolis Agios Minas is presenting an evening of traditional Cretan music on Friday, September 26, starting at 21:00, in the courtyard of Archipolis Elementary School! The concert features Antonis Martsakis, one of the most authentic representatives of Cretan music, in a programme full of fun and dancing until the early hours! […]

Concert of Mediterranean Melodies, Rhodes

An open-air musical evening featuring a repertoire of timeless Mediterranean melodies will be held on Sunday, September 28, in the ruins of the Church of Our Lady of the Bourg in Rhodes Medieval Town.  The event is held in partnership with the traditional music workshop Iliofos, with Theodosis Bekoulis and Anna Nikitiadi. The concert starts […]

Trachana Festival, Rhodes

The Kremasti Women’s Association invites all to the ‘Trachana Festival’, on Sunday, September 28, at 19:30, to be held at the old Elementary School, in the village of Kremasti. The event includes live music by Niki Exadaktylou and Makridis, as well as traditional dance performances by the local dance associations. There will be free hot […]

Strong Earthquake on Halkidiki, Northern Greece

Monday, September 22, 04:30 – A strong earthquake of 4.8 magnitude occurred this morning in Northern Greece. The quake was focused on the promontory of Mount Athos, the far eastern arm of the Halkidiki peninsula and struck at 04:20 with a focal depth of 11.8 km. It was strongly felt on the nearby island of […]

Spectacular Drone Show, Rhodes

On September 27, at 22:00, Rhodes will experience an unparalleled Drone Show – an initiative of the Municipality of Rhodes in collaboration with DERMAE, aiming for a spectacular finale for World Tourism Day 2025. Music & storytelling that highlight the history, nature & hospitality of the island of Rhodes. With the power of 1,000 RGBW […]

10th Rhodes Street Food Festival 2025

The 10th Rhodes Street Food Festival will be hosting professionals in the field of fast food, who will invite you to try their delectable delicacies, including local and ethnic cuisines, original menus and all the delicious flavours of the ‘street’. Delicacies offered will include Mexican, Indian, local Rhodes beer, souvlaki, kontosouvli, kokoretsi seafood dishes, authentic […]

10th Rhodes Jazz Festival

The Rhodes Jazz Festival returns to the island for the 10th year. The festival will be from Friday, September 19 until Sunday the 21st and will be held in the ruins of the church of Our Lady of the Bourg in Rhodes Medieval Town. Friday, September 19 – Official opening of the festival. Jazz Expressions […]