A 36-year-old man was arrested in Rethymno, Greece, for indiscriminately firing shots outside a nightclub, where he was the manager. Investigations revealed that both the bar manager and a waitress did not possess the necessary work permits. Authorities are now…
Two violent incidents caused police interventions in Chania and Rethymno on New Year’s Eve. In Rethymno, a brawl erupted among eight foreign nationals, resulting in injuries to four individuals from India, who were subsequently hospitalized. Police arrested one man from…
Mayor of Rethymno, Georgios Marinakis, celebrated the end of 2024 with a festive gathering at the Town Hall, featuring performances from the town’s Philharmonic Orchestra and local choir. Accompanied by soldiers from the Airborne Infantry Battalions, the event included traditional…
A man from Rethymno was arrested for drug-related offenses on New Year’s Eve after escaping a police check. Authorities found over 1.5 kilograms of cannabis and a mobile phone in his abandoned vehicle. He was later apprehended by local law…
Two men, aged 35 and 27, were arrested in Rethymno, Greece, for alleged violations of gun laws and reckless shooting during a social event. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered the suspects, along with a gun, a shotgun,…
A serious traffic accident in the area of Sfakaki, Rethymno, resulted in one death and one injury. The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred in the early afternoon. Emergency services arrived quickly, but sadly one of the injured succumbed to their…
Authorities in Rethymno conducted a midnight raid on December 27, 2024, discovering an illegal gambling operation taking place in a local cafe. Three individuals were arrested on-site, including the establishment’s manager, for conducting dice games. Police seized €745 in cash…
Authorities in Rethymno, Greece, arrested a group of seven individuals caught engaging in illegal gambling activities inside a café, which had been turned into an underground casino. The arrests occurred on Sunday night, December 22, as police discovered the group…
On Saturday, December 22, a man was arrested by the Rethymno Crime Investigation Department for stealing a bag containing personal items worth 400 euros from a kiosk. The theft occurred on Friday, and police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect,…
A memorial service marking 40 days since the passing of Vardis Vardinogiannis took place in Rethymno and his hometown of Episkopi. Attendees included local authorities, independent MP Evangelos Apostolakis, and former ministers Andreas Xanthos and Nikos Sifounakis. The ceremonies were…
A major police operation in Rethymno, Greece resulted in the arrest of two individuals linked to drug offenses. Authorities uncovered a sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation setup, seizing over 34 kilograms of raw cannabis, hundreds of plants, firearms, and cash. A…
A 33-year-old French man allegedly crashed his car into a 36-year-old woman in Rethymno while she was parking. The driver admitted to accelerating towards her, leading to her death, which was captured on security camera. Authorities are conducting a preliminary…
