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Discover the Historic City of Rethymno on the Island of Crete

Rethymno is a history-rich city situated on the western side of the island of Crete, known for its stunning Venetian-style buildings.

Crete's Rethymno Proclaimed European Wine City 2018

Rethymno was officially proclaimed European Wine City – Dyonisos 2018 by Recevin, the European Network of Wine Cities. The network is formed by the national wine associations of eleven member countries and consists of around 800 European cities. Located on...

What to Do in Rethymno, on the Greek Island of Crete

Although it is the third largest town on the island, Rethymno still keeps a provincial flair rather distant from the larger towns of Heraklion and Chania. Rethymno is one of the best places one can see much of Crete's...

Rethymno Carnival Going Strong in 2018 (video)

The famous Rethymno Carnival that kicked off on January 27 to culminate on Sunday February 18 is going strong for another year with thousands of visitors coming from all over Greece. This year's theme is "Be Your Best Self" and...

Crete's Rethymno Celebrates Colorful Greek Carnival (Photos and Video)

It all started back in 1914 and ever since, year after year, the Cretan city of Rethymno hosts a traditional carnival celebration like no other place in Greece. Over three weeks, the Cretan coastal city holds parties and masquerades with...

Gay Man in Rethymno, Crete Violently Beaten

A 30-year-old gay man was violently beaten by three perpetrators in Rethymno, Crete on Monday. The victim said he doesn't know the three men, and believes it was a hate crime. The man has been hospitalized with serious injuries, and...

1st Medphoto Festival to Take Place in Rethymno, Crete

Medphoto, the inaugural Mediterranean Photography Festival, will be taking place this summer in Rethymno, on the island of Crete. The 1st edition of Medphoto Festival, is a new initiative in the world of photography, inspired by photographer Pavlos Fisakis and...

Crete: Rethymno Carnival Brings Thousands of Tourists

One hundred years have passed since the first Rethymno Carnival in Crete, Greece. The Carnival will once again open the tourist season on the Greek island, which means one more reason for the municipality of Rethymno to celebrate. The city...

Big Cretan Serenade Over Rethymno

Anogia, Rethymno, was the meeting point on Aug. 11 for the people of the Greek island of Crete who put together the biggest serenade ever there. Cretans crossed the paths of Anogia singing songs of acknowledged Cretan artists such as...

Internet Fraudster in Rethymno

A 23-year-old woman arrested in Rethymno had set up an incredible online fraud with dozens of victims across the country. The young woman made more than 4,180 euros by selling non-existent latest technology cell phones to unsuspecting citizens. She was...

Something German Is Brewing in Rethymno

Many Greeks have become excellent businessmen abroad only because they missed the taste of feta cheese or wine and decided to import these products. The same can be said about foreigners who live in Greece. German professor Dr. Bernd Brink, is the founder...

Modern Medea Commits Child-Murder in Rethymno, Crete

The small society of Rethymno, Crete, is completely shocked after being informed earlier today that a woman murdered her own 13-year-old daughter in their home. The modern Medea slaughtered her child at 8 o’clock in the morning. According to later...

Traditional Carnival Customs Revived in Rethymno of Crete

Before the sacrifices of Lent, Crete slips into something more festive, grabs her mask and takes to the streets of Rethymno. The shops are filled with costumes and masks and the city center becomes a transient circus with stiltwalkers,...

New Case of Child Molestation Exposed In Rethymno

While the local community of Rethymno, Crete, is still trying to recover from the shocking details of the pedophile teacher and coach Nikos Siragakis, a new case of child molestation has come to light. A 50-year-old owner of a fitness club,...

Teacher in Rethymno Arrested for Molesting 25 Boys

A 47-year-old school teacher was arrested Friday in Rethzmno, Crete, for allegedly having sexually molested 25 young boys aged between 13 and 14. The police traced the teacher after receiving information about his illicit transgressions and following him for several...