At the port of Rethymno, migrants wait in long lines for identification. Their phones are collected on a sheet spread across the asphalt. Exhausted, many collapse in the heat. Some faint

Over 1,500 migrants have arrived in Crete in recent days, overwhelming local infrastructure and prompting emergency transfers to mainland Greece amid a dramatic rise in migration

On Sunday nearly 1,000 people arrived via landings or after being picked up by authorities south of Crete. A day later another 489 were located by the coast guard and Frontex units

This is not the first time the Milwaukee Bucks forward has chosen Crete as his destination for rest and relaxation

This latest wave of rescues underscores the ongoing challenges faced by southern European countries, particularly Greece, Italy, and Spain, as they confront increasing pressure from maritime migration routes

The wildfire in Ierapetra remains an active and dangerous emergency, with operations continuing across land and air. Residents are advised to monitor official announcements and stay clear of evacuation zones

A level 4 (orange) wildfire alert—the second-highest in Greece’s fire risk classification—was issued for Crete by the Civil Protection Authority

According to media reports, some local residents and visitors had gathered on the beach in order to be evacuated by boat.

The Regional Governor of Crete emphasized the significance of the award, calling gastronomy “an investment in the future, made collectively by the Region and all local stakeholders.”

Regarding the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime accord, Mitsotakis underscored the importance of the European Council's reaffirming language—at Athens' request—that deems the agreement 'null, void and illegal'

As the situation escalated, authorities issued an emergency alert via the 112 emergency number shortly before 11:30 a.m., advising residents of the municipality of Phaistos to evacuate.

Meanwhile, another fire that erupted earlier the same day, around 5:00 a.m., in Kato Asites, Heraklion municipality, in Crete, has now been brought under control.

According to official sources, he is believed to have been taking photos of “potential targets,” including the base itself and ships entering and leaving the naval station.

The U.S. operation against Iran was made possible thanks to the large-scale deployment of American refueling aircraft, including from the Souda Bay base, according to various sources.

The quake was recorded at 16.53 (14.53 GMT), with an epicenter 42 kilometers southwest of the township of Paleochora

The large group of migrants were traveling in a wooden fishing vessel near the island of Gavdos and spotted by Frontex.

"The movement of specific weapons systems is obviously outside the scope of public discussion," the Ministry of National Defense stated in its announcement.

The tremor was recorded at 17.38 (15.38 GMT)

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale (initially estimated at 5.4) struck off the east coast of Crete shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting local authorities to issue alerts to residents. The tremor had an epicenter 14 kilometers east of the Lasithi regional unit with a focal depth of 10 kilometers and was […]

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale rocked Crete, according to a report by the Athens Geodynamic Institute on Friday, May 30, at approximately 3:40 pm local time. The epicenter of the tremor was pinpointed at 8km northwest of the town of Archolochori in the Heraklion regional unit at a depth of 13km. […]