Crete approves €1.48M infrastructure funding for Rethymno region

Friday, 12 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Regional Committee of Crete has approved the submission of funding proposals for infrastructure works and studies in the Rethymno regional unit, with a combined budget of approximately 1.48 million euros. The approved projects span a range of local development initiatives across the Rethymno area. While specific project details are still being finalized through the funding application process, the investment signals continued improvement to local infrastructure in one of Crete's most visited regions. Tourists traveling through or staying in Rethymno may encounter construction activity in certain areas as approved projects move toward implementation. Rethymno is located on the northern coast of Crete, roughly midway between Heraklion and Chania, and is known for its well-preserved Venetian old town and fortress.