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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete on Thursday morning, as the tremors were felt across the Greek island and the Aegean Sea region. Authorities have not reported any serious ...

More than 600 migrants arrived on Crete in 24 hours as smugglers shift routes from Libya. Greece saw 18% decline overall but ...

Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

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Crete has been a food destination a long time in the making. Greece’s biggest island is dotted with centuries-old olive trees (including the oldest olive tree in the world still producing fruit), ...

The Greek coastguard on Friday rescued nearly 400 would-be migrants from a fishing boat and another vessel off southern Crete ...

ATHENS: The Greek coast guard rescued 131 would-be migrants off the island of Crete on Saturday, bringing the number of ...

Greek authorities have rescued 131 migrants off the coast of Crete, bringing the number of people saved in the area over the ...

It is estimated that in December alone, more than 1,000 migrants arrived on the coast of Crete. In Greece, since the ...

More than 15,000 migrants have arrived on the Greek island of Crete from Libya since the start of 2025, according to Greek ...

HERAKLION, Greece — “Right between the eyes.” Pushing two fingers into the centre of his forehead to make his point, Marinos cocks his shotgun and fires. The blast explodes through the air. My body ...