Every Greek church has its own Epitaphios—a flower-laden bier symbolizing Christ’s tomb, lovingly decorated by parishioners and carried through the streets on Good Friday. Yet what unfolds around the procession differs from one corner of Greece to the next.

A leading psychiatry professor highlights significantly higher suicide rates in Crete compared to the rest of Greece, calling for stronger mental health services, reduced stigma, and urgent prevention measures

The woman, a student in Heraklion, had been preparing to travel abroad with her child to spend the Easter holidays with relatives.

The latter was due to the presence of dense dust in the atmosphere being blown in from North Africa's Sahara Desert

A rare tropical angelfish has been recorded in Greek waters for the first time, off southern Crete. Scientists say the sighting may signal a wider shift already underway in the Mediterranean.

Thick Saharan dust blankets the island, pushing air pollution to extreme levels, grounding flights, and prompting health warnings

Meteorologists and civil aviation officials continue to monitor the situation, as the dense Saharan dust clouds persists, affecting both visibility and overall airport operations.

Twenty-two migrants died after being stranded for six days without food or water aboard a smuggling boat south of Crete, survivors say, as Greek authorities arrest two suspected traffickers and investigate the tragedy

Following talks at CERAWeek, Greek Ministers and Chevron agreed on steps to fast-track offshore exploration, with seismic surveys south of Crete planned before the end of 2026.

Greek authorities arrested 21 people in a multi-region operation uncovering a network that exploited migrant workers, mostly from Pakistan, generating estimated profits of €5 million

The U.S. aircraft carrier will undergo repairs at the Souda Bay naval base after a fire in the Red Sea caused damage and smoke exposure for hundreds of sailors

The incident occurred at a school in Irakleio prefecture, where eighth-grade students first took photos of fellow female pupils and teachers before processing the images through a specialized online platform to alter them into pornographic images

The list of Greek island destinations offering the best value for money in 2026 also includes Lefkada, Naxos, and Thasos.

Authorities await toxicology and lab tests after initial autopsy findings indicated possible medical causes in the death of a four-month-old baby near Heraklion.

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck south of Crete at 18:21 on Saturday, March 14, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The epicenter was located 36 kilometers southwest of Paleochora in the Chania regional unit, at a focal depth of 14.2 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. This […]

Three minors in Heraklion were freed under restrictions after a homemade explosive they built from TikTok instructions detonated at a school yard, fortunately without causing injuries.

Police say middle school students in Heraklion built and detonated a homemade device in their school yard after watching instructions on social media. Authorities warn the explosive, made with flammable materials and gas canisters, could have caused serious injuries.

Greek authorities conducted seven rescue operations south of Crete, saving roughly 340 migrants from multiple boats. The arrivals, coordinated with Frontex, were brought safely to ports including Gavdos, Heraklion, and Agia Galini

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias says there is no information about drone threats near Crete and insists Greece and Cyprus are fully protected, with Greek ships and defense systems deployed in the region

Greek authorities investigate a 36-year-old Georgian, who allegedly conducted surveillance of the U.S. naval base in Souda, with evidence pointing to possible Iranian intelligence links.