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.

The country's intelligence service first notified Greek police of the Georgian man's presence in the area, leading to him being taken into custody.

According to political studies lecturer Dimitris Xenakis, who spoke to Mega Channel this week, 'the students had the same text “with very small differences and all using the same ‘stilted’ AI language, which is now easily recognizable'

Crews report exhaustion, staffing gaps, and unpaid leave as officials classify key areas as “overstaffed,” raising concerns about readiness ahead of a high-risk wildfire season

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest U.S. aircraft carrier in the world, docked in Crete to refuel before deploying to the Middle East, amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The aircraft carrier arrived in Souda Bay, as revealed in photos published by Reuters. The arrival of the Gerald Ford in the […]

Rescue teams search waters south of Heraklion after a shipwreck near Kali Limenes; 20 people have been rescued as authorities continue efforts to locate those unaccounted for

On Friday, residents reported discovering dozens of dead fish, birds, ducks, and frogs along the wetland.

A 64-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his older brother at their family home allegedly confessed to police and showed no regret, as prosecutors filed homicide and domestic violence charges and scheduled his testimony.

A 63-year-old man was arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing his 67-year-old brother at their family home in a rural community in southeastern Crete. Authorities say the argument began over a minor issue.

Heavy rain and gale-force winds caused road flooding, fallen trees and emergency water pump operations overnight, with local authorities responding to dozens of incidents across the two Greek islands

Greek police allege the 78-year-old orchestrated a firebombing in Chania as a warning to his ex-wife, but the attack destroyed the wrong business, causing €150,000 in damage and leading to multiple arrests

A three-vehicle collision on Crete’s main northern highway near Chania resulted in one fatality and three injuries, prompting emergency response and an ongoing investigation

Relevant Minister Thanos Plevris also said migrants from Egypt, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who 'are basically not entitled to asylum', will be immediately placed in detention so their asylum application can be rejected through fast-track procedures

A 33-year-old Greek professional fisherman from Crete perished in a storm off the U.S. coast, along with six colleagues, leaving family and his hometown in mourning