Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings ...

IT is a figure that Britain’s embattled political leaders can only dream of. Asked how many small boats have landed in Crete since it suspended new asylum claims from North Africa — and vowed to ...

The Battle of Crete was a German airborne attack on the Greek island during World War II, according to Britannica. It took place from May 20 to June 1, 1941. After the unsuccessful British campaign in ...

Explore the top Greek islands to visit and discover where to stay, from luxury hotels to boutique hideaways for your perfect ...

Experts have touted this diet as being superior to that on other Mediterranean islands. One possible explanation is that, ...

A rugged coastline, sparkling waters, fresh cuisine and ancient ruins are part of the allure of Crete, the largest of the ...

Top collectors on the island have amassed hundreds of thousands of artifacts — and there are still more being found.

The quake also shook nearby Greek islands to the east of Crete, including Karpathos, Kassos. Officials on Karpathos told The Associated Press they had received no reports of serious damage.

Authorities in Greece have intercepted more than 120 migrants off the island of Crete. Two boats carrying 58 and 68 people were stopped early Monday and the passengers were placed under guard at ...