The Greek government has announced a significant tightening of its migration policy in response to a rise in migrant arrivals in Crete. Migration Minister Thanos Plevris told parliament on Friday ...

A fierce debate erupted in Greece's Parliament following the arrival of more than 600 undocumented migrants on the shores of Crete.

The largest island in Greece, Crete has everything you might want from a summer getaway. Sandy beaches (including a pink one ...

A milestone was celebrated on Crete with events marking the inscription of the Minoan Palaces onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The town Sitia on the island of Crete. An earthquake struck near the island of Kasos near eastern Crete on Wednesday (Getty/iStock ...

Greece’s first JW Marriott resort brings the brand's version of luxury hospitality to Crete with private pool villas, wellness experiences and locally inspired dining overlooking Souda Bay.

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...

People were told "get to high ground" as a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Greece on Wednesday. A tsunami warning was also issued in Crete, and some tourists have decided to cut their ...

Greek community leaders and Cretan organisations across Australia have marked the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete ...