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.

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.