As German paratroopers seized Maleme airfield, the battle for Crete had only just begun. Across the island, fierce fighting ...

Why go? Crete, cradle of Europe's first civilisation, blends Minoan ruins and Venetian heritage with sun-drenched beaches, ...

Crete ought to come with a disclaimer (warning: may cause jaw to drop repeatedly). Simply put, Greece’s largest and southernmost island is a stunner. Its geological features feel otherworldly (Google ...

The bodies of at least 17 migrants and asylum seekers have been found in a partially deflated boat off the Greek island of Crete, according to the country’s coastguard. The victims, as well as two ...

Two survivors attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea were rescued after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Crete. Authorities have not said where the vessel came from. At least 17 ...

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.

Built atop a hill in Rethymnon Old Town, the Fortezza (for-TED-za) stands as a symbol of Crete's tempestuous past. The Venetian ruling class, who oversaw the construction of the imposing Fortezza in ...

In Death by Lightning, Betty Gilpin gives a knockout performance as First Lady Lucretia “Crete” Garfield. But Crete had an exciting life beyond the events that appear in the four-episode Netflix ...

Two people have died and at least six others were injured on Saturday (November 1, 2025) in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete reportedly sparked by a long-standing family feud, authorities said.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Two people have died and at least six others were injured on Saturday in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete ...

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 ...

Two Dead, Several Injured in Shooting on Greek Island of Crete ATHENS (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 ...