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Cretan Gendarmerie History Explored at Chania Cultural Event

dimanche 21 juin 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min de lecture

A historical event titled "The Cretan Gendarmerie from the Ottoman Rule to the Cretan State" will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 19:30 at the Cultural Center of Chania (Πνευματικό Κέντρο Χανίων). The event explores the history of Crete's police and security forces during the late Ottoman period and the era of the autonomous Cretan State, which preceded the island's union with Greece in 1913. This is a free public cultural event open to visitors interested in Cretan history. The Cultural Center of Chania is located in the heart of the old town, easily reachable on foot from most central accommodation. No registration appears required. The presentation will likely be conducted in Greek, but the historical displays and setting offer context even for non-Greek speakers with an interest in the island's rich modern history.

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