Fire burns in the Ahlia area near the port town of Ierapetra on the south coast of Crete island, Greece, late Wednesday, July 2, 2025, prompting the evacuation of villages and hotels in the region, ...

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 ...

ATHENS – 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 of people ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the ...

Elounda Peninsula is an ideal hotel to visit if you are travelling with family and need lots of space and multiple rooms in your suite, finds James Litston ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 ...

Phaea Blue has outstanding food offerings, from its laidback Greek restaurant overlooking the water, to the all-important dessert balcony, finds James Litston ...

ATHENS, Greece — 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 of ...

Blessed with beautiful beaches, mountains, canyons and buzzing cities, Crete undoubtedly has it all. But it’s also a fascinating window into the ancient past. Minoans, Mycenaeans, Romans, Arabs, ...