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What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 9, 2020

2020-08-13 by Phil Butler

An update of what’s happening on Crete island over the weekends. August 9th saw locals at their usual haunts.

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 26, 2020

2020-07-27 by Phil Butler

Happenenings on the island of Crete for the weekending July 26, 2020. Stories of the Cretan people and their leisure activities in paradise.

INNSiDE Elounda Promises a Different Crete

2025-11-29 By Victoria Udrea

The new INNSiDE Elounda resort opens May 2026, offering luxury accommodation, private pools, wellness activities, and contemporary Greek cuisine in Elounda.

Crime in Crete Rethymno Police Event

2025-11-29 By Manuel Santos

Vendettas, knives, guns-in-the-sky weddings, tourists thinking it’s Disneyland… and the academics trying to make sense of this beautiful chaos.

Minoa Pediada Launches Sterilisation and Microchipping Drive, 5–10 December

2025-11-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Minoa Pediada launches a new 5–10 December sterilisation and microchipping drive with Zero Stray Pawject, calling residents and volunteers to help reduce stray animals.