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.

Stretching a mere 11 kilometers, the road climbs roughly 800 meters in elevation, transforming the scenery from coastal views to high-altitude remoteness

Authorities, with international support, carried out a nighttime rescue under challenging conditions as migration flows to the island continue

A total of three boats carrying 94 foreign nationals, believed to have set off from the east Libya coast, were spotted and intercepted south of the large east Mediterranean island

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.