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 ...

Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week. Authorities in ...

More than 120 refugees and migrants have been intercepted off the island of Crete, according to Greek authorities, the latest in a series of arrivals of people making perilous journeys to Europe from ...

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 ...

A British holidaymaker has died on a sun lounger at a popular Greek beach resort. The 74-year-old was found unconscious on Stalis Beach on the island of Crete by fellow tourists at approximately 12pm ...

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 ...

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has led to the evacuation of more than 1,500 people, local media outlets have reported, as an early summer heatwave continues to grip southern Europe. At least ...

More than 1,500 residents and tourists were evacuated in Crete, as strong winds further fanned the flames. Firefighters are still trying to contain the blaze. https ...

Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control. By Lynsey Chutel and Niki Kitsantonis Lynsey Chutel reported from London, ...

The Greek island of Crete is no stranger to outside influences. It was, perhaps most famously, home to the ancient Minoans (2600-1150 BC), considered one of the most important civilisations of the ...