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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.

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.…

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…

The Little Bird That Outsings the Cicadas

Crete’s villages echo with the song of canaries. Argophilia explores this living tradition, with Mihaela Lica Butler reflecting on her…

How Gossip, Politics, and Tavli Survive in the Cretan Square

Argophilia explores the living tradition of coffee, tavli, raki, and debate in the mountain square kafeneia.

Crete Opens Bakery School

The Crete Chamber’s bakery school launches a five-month course in November 2025, teaching everything from sourdough to croissants, plus business…

Cretan Olive Oil PGI Recognition Brings Strict Standards

With PGI recognition secured, Cretan olive oil enters a new era of strict controls. Expert Nikos Bounakis says producers must…