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Greek Warriors Liberate Kalamata on March 23, 1821

The Greek War of Independence started a few days earlier than the official declaration with the liberation of Kalamata on March 23, 1821

Kalamata Dance Festival Commences in Spectacular Fashion

The 29th edition of the Kalamata Dance Festival commenced on Friday and will continue until Sunday, July 2023. The festival has been held annually since 1995 in the Peloponnesian city of Kalamata and is dedicated to the "poetry of the...

Deadly 1986 Earthquake Still Haunts Greece’s Kalamata

On September 13th, Greece's Kalamata marks the anniversary of the deadly earthquake of 1986 that flattened parts of the city and claimed the lives of dozens of people. A solemn ceremony at the memorial dedicated to the victims is scheduled to...

Study Finds Greek Kalamata Olives Help Reduce Bad Cholesterol

A study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens found that  Kalamata olives help reduce bad cholesterol and improve the overall health of people who include them in their diets. Olives are well-known for their benefits when eaten...

New Movie Filmed in Kalamata Recreates Greek Revolutionary Era

"Kalamata 1821: Roads of Freedom" is a new movie about the Greek Revolution and the roles its protagonists played in the War of Independence.

Sterilization Fears Force Greek City of Kalamata to Suspend 5G Network

The decision by Kalamata's city council earlier in the week to suspend their 5G pilot program on the grounds that it could be a health hazard has caused widespread condemnation in Greece. At a time when the rest of the...

Kalamata's Théa Extra Virgin Olive Oil Eyes US Market

A newly-founded family business in Kalamata, in the Peloponnese, is hoping to make inroads into the ever-expanding market for high-quality, extra virgin oil in Greece, the US and beyond. Théa Olive Oil, founded in 2018, produces a monovarietal oil which...

RyanAir Introduces Four New European Destinations from Kalamata Airport

RyanAir announced on Wednesday that it will introduce four new seasonal schedules out of Greece's Kalamata Airport. The Irish airliner has decided to launch new routes from Kalamata to London, which will utilize Stansted Airport, as well as to Milan,...

Man Killed in Traditional Easter Fireworks Competition in Kalamata (video)

A 53-year-old man was killed on Easter Sunday night while videotaping the traditional "Saitopolemos" (σαϊτοπόλεμος) fireworks competition in Kalamata. According to police, it was around eight o'clock on Easter Sunday evening, and the traditional firework competition was beginning. The victim,...

Three Killed in Kalamata Restaurant Explosion

At least three people were killed following a huge explosion on Saturday evening at a restaurant in the city of Kalamata, on the Peloponnesian peninsula. The two employees and the owner’s wife were already unconscious when transported to a hospital,...

Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Finalists to Compete for 7M in the Deep Seas of Kalamata (Video)

The $7 million Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Finalists deep-sea competition is set to take place off the shores of Kalamata, Greece. “We are excited to be bringing this XPRIZE to Greece, an amazing country with a long history of scientific and...

Signature Collection to Protect the Name 'Kalamata Olives'

A collection of signatures to protect the name of origin of Kalamata olives is underway, as the designation of origin of the special Greek delicacy is in danger. The protection of the particular olive as Product with Designation of Origin (PDO)...

Greek Coast Guard Rescues About 85 Migrants Off Kalamata's Coast

The latest arrivals of migrants in Greece were found near the mainland of the country's southern coast near Kalamata, theglobeandmail.com has reported. Authorities have reported that on Thursday morning, the distressed boat was found drifting some 40 nautical miles southwest of...

Infrastructure and Transport Minister Spirtzis Announces Kalamata Highway Will Be Completed in December

While visiting the coastal town of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese on Sunday, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis promised that a highway from Corinth to Kalamata via Tripoli, as well as a branch connecting Lefktro and Sparti, will...

Earthquake 5 Points on Richter Scale Shakes Kalamata

An earthquake measuring 5 points on the Richter scale shook Kalamata on Wednesday morning, bringing memories of the 1986 tremors that killed 22 people. The tremors were felt in Kalamata at 10:17 am, while several towns and villages in southwestern...