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Rethymno’s Big Green Sunday

The Municipality of Rethymno is calling on all green-hearted citizens to roll up their sleeves this Sunday, October 12, 2025,…

Rethymno Veterinary Department Temporarily Closed for Relocation

For a few days in early October, Rethymno’s veterinarians will be busy packing more than paperwork — they will be…

Crete’s Night of Sacred Light

Beneath Mount Juktas, the full moon rises over Crete, linking Minoan priests and modern stargazers in one sacred night.

When the Moon Rises Over Crete

The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.

Dittany of Crete Can Cure the Blues

Cretan dittany is more than an herb — it revived Glaucus, it heals, and it grows today in Peskesi’s pithoi.

Cannabis Plantation Found in Amari

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week.…

Welcome to Cyprus, Please Pay €300 for a Taxi

Tourists report sky-high taxi fares at Cyprus airports, with some asked to pay €300 for short rides. Authorities promise review.

Greece Gets a Free Shower – And Nobody Brought an Umbrella

Last week’s rain hit Greece hard, flooding streets and testing umbrellas. Northern and western regions took the brunt, while the…

A Cretan Rainstorm

From a Cretan storm to soaked tourists and one annoyed dog, Phil observes how the island reacts to weather like…

Rolling Cigarettes in Crete – A Ritual of Hands and Habit

Cigarette rolling is not a vice but a daily ritual. A first-person look at the island’s smoky habit, the rhythm…