Tourists and residents on the Greek island of Crete have been forced to evacuate due to fast-moving wildfires. The flames, whipped by gale-force winds, burned through the night and into Thursday, ...

Crete earthquake latest: Aftershocks continue after 6.1 quake with tourist sites still closed - Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos said there would be additional aftershocks through the day, ‘but ...

Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

Aftershocks have continued through the day after a powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred north-east of Crete on Thursday morning. The powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Creteat 6.19am ...

ELOUNDA, Greece — It’s late afternoon but the relentless summer sun still beats down from a clear sky above picturesque Crete, Greece’s largest island. ELOUNDA, Greece — It’s late afternoon but the ...

Growing numbers of African migrants have been arriving on the Greek island of Crete in recent months. Some islanders fear this influx will harm the local tourist sector, a vital pillar of Crete's ...

The blaze broke out on Wednesday afternoon (2 July) and has been whipped by gale-force winds in rugged and forested terrain. Around 230 firefighters were operating in the area overnight to try and ...