The story of Icarus is one of those legends of Greek mythology that fascinates audiences because of Icarus' desire to go ...

The woman in this haunting photograph is Despoina Zervaki (1932–2017), widely known in Greece as the "Blonde Fairy" or the ...

This serial property comprises six archaeological sites on Crete dating from 1900 to 1100 BCE. These sites represent the Minoan civilization, a major prehistoric Mediterranean culture. The palatial ...

Second Story Ranch, a planned live-in addiction recovery center in Crete set to operate out of a 68-acre horse ranch, purchased its property in March and secured zoning approval from Will County in ...

ATHENS, Greece — At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said Saturday. The ...

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Humans are living 20 years longer than they did in 1950 and a growing number of people are choosing to spend their later decades abroad. Selling up your home and leaving friends and family behind for ...

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.

ALEXANDROUPOLIS, Greece (AP) — Under a low November sun, a hillside in rural Greece offered a glimpse of war in the near-future. Helicopters skimmed tree lines and infantry units scrambled across a ...

In Greece, like much of Europe and the world, birth rates are sharply declining and populations are quickly aging. The declining number of children has forced difficult decisions for Greek schools ...