Libyan coast guard officers have started training on the Greek island of Crete as part of a plan to strengthen cooperation and help the two countries stem a surge in migrant arrivals, Greek sources ...

Demonstrators calling for an end to the war in Gaza have protested the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship on another Greek ...

Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between ...

Crete is experiencing a huge influx of migrants as traffickers shift to Mediterranean routes from North Africa. Crete, Greece's biggest island and one of the most popular tourist hotspots, saw 7,000 ...

It to some time, but it appears Europe is waking up to the impact of the invasion of migrants on its shores. Greece is reportedly facing a […] ...

The right for anyone to request protection, or asylum, is inscribed in EU and international law and in the constitution of ...

International Living named Crete the best Greek island for retirement thanks to its strong healthcare, infrastructure, and ...

The oldest olive tree in the world is located in Chania, Crete, Greece. The ancient tree is 3000 years old, as determined by ...

Suzanne Eaton. Credit : Courtesy A local man has confessed to the murder of Suzanne Eaton a week after the missing U.S. scientist’s body was found by authorities in Crete, Greece.

Chania, Crete -- The American scientist found murdered on the Mediterranean island of Crete fought for her life against an attacker armed with a knife, according to a police source who spoke to ...

The Bachelorette crew went to Crete, Greece for the romantic overnight dates. Hannah B's dates became more intense, including a fight with Luke P.

Geometric-Archaic Times 1000-480 BC The Geometric Archaic period marked the assimilation of Crete into greater Greece. The mainland Greeks increasingly brought their culture and their religion.