The connection between humans and nature lies at the heart of the Region of Crete’s initiative “Let’s Go for Greens,” part of a broader effort to highlight the island as the European Region of Gastronomy 2026.

Around 175 activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli commandos in international waters off Crete, are being brought ashore on the island's southern coast ahead of repatriation.

Athens says Israeli naval action took place in international waters, limiting its ability to intervene despite being within its search and rescue zone

A child injured in a serious collision in southern Crete has died in hospital after emergency surgery and intensive care, despite repeated resuscitation efforts during transport and treatment

A five-year-old boy from the Netherlands remains in intensive care after a pool accident at a hotel in Crete, as authorities detain three people including his father and investigate safety procedures at the facility

A coordinated maritime rescue operation off southern Crete led to the safe recovery of 43 people from a migrant boat, after they were spotted at sea and brought to shore for identification and care

A four-year-old boy is in intensive care in Crete after suffering severe injuries in a dog attack inside a family home courtyard, prompting emergency surgery and transfer to a specialist hospital.

According to initial reports, the crew, the pilot and co-pilot, are in good health. Both were transported to a local hospital as a precaution

Four inmates set fire to a mattress inside a detention facility in western Crete, triggering a dangerous smoke emergency that left both prisoners and correctional officers requiring hospital treatment, though no fatalities were reported.

A total of 143 third country nationals were located in four instances, as migrant smugglers renewed activity amid improved weather conditions

A second moderate quake measuring 5.0 was recorded at 11:58 a.m. (09.58 GMT), pinpointed 10 km south of Goudouras

Shock grips Heraklion as new details emerge about the premeditated killing of a 43-year-old mother of three. Investigators trace the suspect’s movements after the crime, while fears of retaliation deepen tensions in the local community

Early morning tremor felt across the island, with experts monitoring activity in a highly seismic offshore zone.

The funeral of a 43-year-old mother of three found dead in her car will take place on Friday, as authorities link her death to her former partner, who died by suicide amid evidence of a violent and controlling relationship

A chilling sequence of events reveals how a meeting with her ex-partner ended in murder and suicide, shaking Crete and leaving two families devastated

The disappearance of a 43-year-old mother has taken a dramatic turn after her former partner—considered a key suspect—died by suicide, raising serious concerns among her family.

Crete is shifting from fragmented water management to a unified model aimed at tackling long-term drought challenges, with a central coordinating body, targeted infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on reducing network losses and improving efficiency

The Greek government highlights intensified efforts by coast guard personnel in Crete to manage migration flows across challenging open-sea routes, while strengthening cooperation with Libya and reinforcing maritime security operations and port oversight.

The Minister noted that the region is being reinforced with additional Coast Guard personnel and a higher concentration of vessels than elsewhere, due to migration pressures.

The seismic activity was felt across parts of eastern Crete, though initial reports indicate no damage or injuries.