As Greece builds to accommodate a rise in tourism and other development projects, unearthed antiquities complicate progress. Archaeologists speculate that this recently found ancient Minoan ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

ATHENS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A man and a woman were killed and several people were injured in a shooting in a village on the Greek island of Crete on Saturday, in what police officials described as a ...

The monumental architectural complex uncovered at Kastelli, Crete. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture Archaeologists have presented the preliminary results of the ongoing excavation on Papoura Hill on ...

Crete, Greece’s largest and arguably most captivating island, is renowned for its idyllic beaches and vibrant coastal allure. While travel expert Rick Steves recommends exploring Crete’s rugged ...

Libyan coast guard officers have begun training on the Greek island of Crete in a move aimed at deepening cooperation between Greece and Libya to stem rising migrant flows from North Africa to Europe, ...

Crete is an island desired by nations for its strategic location. The beaches of Crete, rocky and sandy, attract tourism. In a previous excursion, we visited Matala Beach, one hour southwest of ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Crete United opened its new corporate headquarters last year and brought jobs to the Charlotte region. Now, the company is banking on ...

LAVRIO, Greece (AP) — More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A woman prays as migrants from Africa rest in Agia ...

Crete is grappling with an unprecedented influx of migrants, with nearly 2,000 people arriving on the island in the past 48 hours alone, pushing existing reception facilities beyond their capacity and ...