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Chania Book Festival Honors Greek Scholar Nikos Papadakis

Tuesday, 30 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Chania Book Festival hosted an evening event celebrating the literary and cultural legacy of Nikos Papadakis, described as a scholar who dedicated his life to the study of Eleftherios Venizelos, the prominent Greek statesman born in Crete. The event paid tribute to Papadakis as a significant but often overlooked figure in Greek letters. The Chania Book Festival is an annual cultural gathering held in Chania, western Crete, featuring talks, readings, and presentations open to the public. Visitors interested in Cretan history and the legacy of Venizelos, whose family home and mausoleum are located in the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania, may find this festival a worthwhile addition to their itinerary. Check local listings in Chania for remaining events and entry details.

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