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Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:21:27 +0300

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

“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.

Spring Time in Rethymno

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

23/12/12, Multicultural Friendship Night Tuesday, 29th of December at the House of Culture

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:24:01 +0200

Please check below for more information.

Renaissance Festival of Rethymno 2015

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:38:43 +0300

Please check below the information about the Renaissance Festival of Rethymno 2015.

02/10/15, Rethymno awarded with Choice Destination Award from TripAdvisor

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:36:31 +0300

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced the results of its 2015 Travellers' Choice Destinations Awards, honoring the top destinations in the world, Europe and Greece as decided by millions of travelers.

It's good news for Rethymno, which was named the Greece's seventh best destination.

24/09/15, World Tourism Day 2015

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:40:18 +0300

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism and every year celebrates World Tourism Day on September 27.

Its main goal is to promote tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability advancing economic development worldwide.

Newsletter - Autumn in Rethymno

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:18:28 +0300

Enjoy the edition Rethymno Fall Newsletter.

Rethymno Summer 2015 Events

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:31:57 +0300

Download the Event Calendar in .pdf format here:

31/08/10, 4th Aegean food, music and dance festival

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 14:59:10 +0300

For more details check out the invitation and program below.

Cretan Diet Festival 01 - 07 July 2015

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:09:18 +0300

Please find here the event schedule, the exhibitors as well as more information on the Official Cretan Diet Festival Website.

www.cretandietfestival.gr

Be a well come volunteer

Thu, 28 May 2015 13:06:10 +0300

Become a volunteer for Rethymno and jump right into the action at Visitors center!