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Chania Book Festival Honors Greek Resistance Hero Alexandros Panagoulis

Wednesday, 1 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Chania Book Festival recently hosted an event celebrating the life, activism, and political legacy of Alexandros Panagoulis, a prominent Greek resistance figure who became a symbol of opposition to the military junta of the 1960s and 70s. The event centered on the presentation of a dedicated publication about Panagoulis, bringing together literary and historical discussion in one of Crete's most culturally rich cities. The Chania Book Festival is an annual cultural gathering held in the city of Chania, in western Crete, and is open to the public. Visitors interested in Greek history, literature, or politics will find the festival a worthwhile stop. Chania's old town, with its Venetian harbor and numerous bookshops and cafes, makes it an easy and enjoyable destination to combine with a visit to festival events.

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