Cretan Gendarmerie History: From Ottoman Era to Modern State

Sunday, 14 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

A cultural event titled "The Cretan Gendarmerie from Ottoman Rule to the Cretan State" will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 19:30 at the Chania Cultural Center (Πνευματικό Κέντρο Χανίων). The event explores the history of the Cretan Gendarmerie, the local police force that operated during a pivotal period of Cretan history, spanning the final decades of Ottoman rule through the establishment of the autonomous Cretan State in the early 20th century. This is a free public lecture-style event well suited for visitors interested in Cretan history and heritage. The Chania Cultural Center is located in the city center, easily reachable on foot from the Venetian Harbor. No registration appears required. The event is expected to be conducted in Greek.