There is nothing like soaking up the sun on a beach in the Mediterranean, but if you want to avoid the crowds, forget Mykonos ...

As Greece builds to accommodate a rise in tourism and other development projects, unearthed antiquities complicate progress.

On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete was officially united with the rest of Greece after centuries of Ottoman rule.

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, Greece (AP) — Firefighters were struggling Thursday to bring a major wildfire on Greece's southern island of Crete under control, hampered by gale force winds whipping up the flames. Thousands ...

The construction of the New Heraklion International Airport at Kastelli, Crete is nearing completion, transforming Greece's ...

When you imagine Greece in summer, maybe your mind conjures sun-bleached streets, crowded beaches, or endless lines at ...

ATHENS, Greece — Greece announced Monday it has completed the work on an undersea power cable link connecting the mainland to the island of Crete, a key step in its ambitious plan for a wider ...

ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities arrested a man on the southern island of Crete on suspicion of espionage, police said Monday. The man, who was not identified in accordance with Greek regulations on ...

When Germany overran Greece in 1941, one last Allied stronghold in the region remained: the island of Crete. With the Italian ...