The Municipality of Rethymno is calling on all green-hearted citizens to roll up their sleeves this Sunday, October 12, 2025, for a tree-planting event at the Municipal Garden. Organized by the Department of Greenery and Urban Environment, the event begins at 10:30 a.m., welcoming both individuals and community groups to take part in a collective […]
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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 moving the entire department to its new home on Zampeliou Street, at the ground floor of the Directorate of Public Health and Social Welfare building. The Directorate of Agricultural Development and Veterinary Services announced that […]
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. No arrests yet.
A Cretan Rainstorm
From a Cretan storm to soaked tourists and one annoyed dog, Phil observes how the island reacts to weather like it is a miracle and a tragedy at once.
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 of hands, and the stubborn beauty of tradition.
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 own beloved bird, Gim.
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 skills and food safety.
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 adapt practices.
Halkiadakis Supermarkets Crete Announce Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste
Halkiadakis supermarkets in Crete presented food waste reduction initiatives, including discount stickers, donations, and partnerships with charities and the Crete Food Bank.
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