Municipality of Rethymnon | Latest News

European Mobility Week 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:53:00 +0300

Nikos Stavridakis “Spectres of Venice”

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:40:06 +0300

Nikos Stavridakis

“Spectres of Venice”

e-Parking Municipal Service - 'repark'

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:45:34 +0200

INCIRCLE

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:52:58 +0300

PLASTECO - Supportin EU Regions to Curb Plastics Waste and Littering

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:54:18 +0300

Plastic pollution necessitates a strong reaction from EU regions, to address growing environmental concerns. PLASTECO in line with the “European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy”, will support participating territories to take the steps necessary for a transition towards a “new plastics economy”.

30/01/20, Modern Greek Language Course - July 2020

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:22:38 +0200

The course is held at the University Campus of Rethimno.

• The course will begin on Monday 6th July 2020 (finishing day: Friday 31st July 2020). The appointment for the opening day will be at the University Campus, School of Philosophy, at 9.00

a.m. Detailed information about how to reach the area will be sent to the students in due time.

• Tuition fees (450 euros) are to be paid to the University bank account by Friday 29th May 2020 (for payment details contact moderngreek@phl.uoc.gr). Tuition fees cannot be refunded.

• The course covers 80 teaching hours, from Monday to Friday, for four hours per day in the morning (09.00 to 13.00).

• Students will be given the teaching material for free.

• Students will be awarded a certificate, after a (successful) final examination.

• The University does not offer summer accommodation.

livelink

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:38:08 +0300

23/09/19, Public Excavations Archelon Rethymno 23-29/09/2019

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:21:27 +0300

03/09/19, Public Excavations Archelon Rethymno 02/09 - 08/09/2019

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:34:37 +0300

26/08/19, Public Excavations Archelon Rethymno 26/08 - 01/09/2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:55:49 +0300

26/06/19, Public Release of the the sea turtle Caretta-caretta "Wallace", at Rethymno

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:39:07 +0300

ARCHELON invites you at the Public Release of the the sea turtle Caretta-caretta "Wallace", at Rethymno.

"Wallace" was found on the 30th of June 2018 at Phalasarna with shell and head wouds in critical condition. With the help of the Port Police, citizens and the crew of ANEK Lines/Blue Star Ferries the turtle was transfered at Pireaus where it came under the care of ARCHELON's Rescue Center researchers. Wallace is a sea turtle with a curved shell length of 77 centimeters and 69 centimeters wide, weighing nearly 54 kilos. Its age is estimated to be around 30 to 40 years old.

26/06/19, Wines of Crete @ Fortezza 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:29:06 +0300

24/10/18, European Union's special electoral register

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:53:35 +0300

We inform all citizens of the European Union, residing in the Municipality of Rethymnon and registered in the European Union's special electoral register, that they can exercise their right to vote in the regional elections, if they wish so.

04/03/18, Travel Massive Crete Marks Good Friday with a Culture-Inspired Summit in Argyroupoli

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:36:50 +0300

Travel Massive Crete, in collaboration with the Cultural Association of Argyroupoli, the Parish of Argyroupoli, the Cretan Gastronomy Center, and the Municipality of Rethymno, will host a culture-inspired summit to mark the Orthodox Good Friday: “Traditions: Powerful Tools for Rural Tourism Development.” Participation is free.

9th RETHYMNO CITY RACE - SUNDAY, MAY 13th, 2018

Wed, 16 May 2018 11:33:58 +0300

The Municipality of Rethymno and the Sports Department have organized three (3) road races for athletes, non-athletes, children, disabled people and Special Olympics athletes under the auspices of the Rethymno Regional Unit in collaboration with SYN POLIS (ΣΥΝ ΠΟΛΙΣ) in order to provide more opportunities for sports activities.

4th BEACH RUNNING (2017)

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:13:48 +0300

The Municipality of Rethymno and the Department of Sport aiming on the one hand at the provision of additional opportunities and motives for sport participation for the inhabitants of the Municipality (Mass Sport) and on the other hand at the promotion of the city of Rethymno to the foreign visitors (Sports Tourism) proclaims the 4th Beach Running. The event will take place in the context of the European mobility week (16 – 22 September) and in the context of the European program “HORIZON 2020 – CIVITAS DESTINATIONS” for the promotion of the sustainable mobility in tourist destinations.

APPLICATION FORM

4th BEACH RUNNING (ENGLISH)

4th BEACH RUNNING (GERMAN)

21/08/17, Press Release: Concert for the financial support of Hellenic Red Cross Regional Division of Rethymnon

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 08:02:16 +0300

The Cultural Association of Gerani "Kamari" together with KEDI.R. is organizing a concert on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at 21:30 at the Mythodia Theater located in the village Gerani with Cretan artists Stelios Bikakis and Giorgos Manolioudis for the financial support of Hellenic Red Cross, Regional Division of Rethymnon.

CASTWATER

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 09:39:16 +0200

13/06/17, European Music Day 2017

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:58:09 +0300

We celebrate the European Music Day,

21st June 2017,

with two-day cultural activities.

13/09/16, Fall in Rethymno!

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:49:48 +0300

We are very pleased to remind you that Rethymno is prepared and ready to welcome visitors this fall/winter 2016 period.

25/07/16, First public excavation on Monday from Archelon

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:40:57 +0300

The first public excavation of this hatching sea turtle Caretta Caretta season will be held on Monday, July 25 at 18:00 in Adele, Rethymno, in front of the hotel and Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort.

30/06/16, Cretan Diet Festival 2016

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:41:44 +0300

We invite and welcome you to the largest summer festival in Crete, the 5th Cretan Diet Festival, in the heart of the island, the beautiful town of Rethymno.

An authentic Cretan Feast, where its people, the Cretan earth and its creations, gastronomy, culture, tradition and music are honored.

27/06/16, Program of Summer Cultural Events of Rethymnon Municipality 2016

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:16:32 +0300

Please check below the program of summer cultural events 2016 of Rethymnon Municipality.

Chromonastery Military Museum

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:42:59 +0300

16/06/16, Cretan Diet Festival 2016

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:42:54 +0300

The Region of Crete the Regional Unit of Rethymno, the Municipality of Rethymno and the Camber of Rethymno are jointly organizing the Cretan Diet Festival in order to support and promote the Cretan land products and the culture of its people.

We invite you to honor with your presence the events of "Cretan Diet Festival" Friday, 1st July at 20:00 in the Municipal Garden of Rethymno.

Rethymno beach welcomes first egg-laying sea turtles Caretta Caretta

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:31:17 +0300

Rethymno's unique Nature & Archaeological Heritage

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:17:04 +0300

26/05/16, Οpening of the Archaeological Museum of ancient Eleutherna

Thu, 26 May 2016 13:23:47 +0300

Please check bellow for the invitation, the information leaflet and the programme.

Spring Time in Rethymno

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:35:04 +0200

“RETHYMNO CARNIVAL 2016” LIVE, ACT, CREATE!

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:11:29 +0200

Creativity is what binds together thousands of people for years on the biggest cultural event of modern Crete. This common passion is exactly what aids the start up of many established theatre groups, ateliers, hand-crafts, art venues e.t.c. here in Rethymno. Moreover, the happenings that are organized by the groups contribute to the vividness of the town for many years now.