A major police operation uncovered alleged drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession and a subsidy fraud scheme involving dozens of suspects across Crete
A passerby discovered the doctor's body in dense vegetation near a rural chapel, while authorities await autopsy results to determine the circumstances of the 33-year-old’s death
Body of 33-year-old Alexis Tsikopoulos discovered near the village of Apokoronas where his car was previously located; cause of death under investigation
Greek officials weigh new offshore tender after stalled hydrocarbons project fails to advance to seismic surveys
Nearly 200 officers carried out coordinated raids across the island as part of a long-running investigation into alleged drug trafficking networks, while authorities also examine information linked to livestock declarations and subsidy inspections
The fatal collision on the Attiki Odos tollway of Athens and a vehicle rollover on Crete’s northern highway renew concerns over rise in major traffic accidents
Police in Crete solved four telephone fraud cases in just two days, arresting a 23-year-old alleged courier moments before his ferry departed and recovering stolen jewelry worth €37,000
Two Phoenix Air Gulfstream III jets equipped for international ebola evacuation operations took off from Crete en route to Uganda
Police say the group intimidated farmers, destroyed property and allegedly secured more than €586,000 in fraudulent EU subsidies, while damages to agricultural land exceeded €200,000
The investigation is centered on the village of Vorizia, and includes allegations of property takeovers, crop destruction and subsidy fraud
Greek authorities arrested three relatives accused of illegally claiming farmland and collecting hundreds of thousands of euros in agricultural subsidies, while investigators expand the probe across Crete
Local media and commemorative organizers report that the British royal will attend 85th anniversary ceremonies on Crete later this month, although Buckingham Palace has not yet officially confirmed the visit
Authorities move to transfer arrivals to mainland facilities as 'southern maritime route' crossings from North Africa continue to surge amid improved weather
Revenue generated from the 5 euros ticket will be directed toward site maintenance, environmental protection initiatives, and studies focused on promoting the wider surrounding area.
The crash in the tourist resort of Hersonissos has renewed scrutiny over Greece’s booming e-scooter culture, as doctors and authorities warn of rising head injuries, weak enforcement and inadequate safety regulations
Chaos erupted on a flight bound for Crete after a British passenger became aggressive toward his wife while traveling with their child
The infant, who reportedly had pre-existing health conditions, died after developing a severe respiratory infection while vacationing with family in Crete.
Souda Bay is one of the more strategically significant facilities in the eastern Mediterranean, serving as a pillar of Greece–US defense cooperation and a forward operating post for NATO activities in the region
The island's tourism growth extended beyond aviation, with the island also asserting itself as a dominant player in cruise tourism.
A 54-year-old man accused of killing a 20-year-old in Crete and his wife, who faces complicity charges, were ordered into pre-trial detention following emotional court testimonies and scenes of grief at the victim’s funeral