An endangered bearded vulture perched on a plane's wing at Crete's Heraklion Airport Sunday night, prompting firefighters to scale a ladder and coax the bird off before an international flight could depart.

A 22-year-old woman reported that her former partner had been tracking her movements through a GPS device placed on her car. The 23-year-old man was arrested as authorities investigate when and how the device was installed.

A loud explosion-like sound caused panic in the city’s Therissou Street area, with authorities investigating the source after windows were shattered and one person suffered a minor injury.

A 15-year-old was hospitalized after allegedly being assaulted by two other girls during a pre-arranged meeting, while another teenager recorded the attack on her phone, police said.

Alexis Kalokairinos, the Mayor of Heraklion, discusses congestion, parking fixes, and a bold drone-transport idea

A fast-moving fire at a lumber yard near Ai Giannis Chostos sparked a massive emergency response, with authorities issuing a 112 evacuation alert as the flames spread to nearby residences

A 34-year-old woman in Crete was found dead in police custody shortly before her trial over the abandonment of her newborn baby in a rubbish bin, a case that shocked Greece in 2025.

The 30 yea old man accused of running over his wife on Crete was remanded in custody following his testimony to an investigating judge on Wednesday

Authorities in Heraklion have detained all three individuals linked to a violent attack outside a nightclub on May Day, following the surrender of a minor. The case involves serious assault allegations and remains under judicial investigation

The woman's body was found in the back seat of her car with a fatal gunshot wound

A 40-year-old man was fatally stabbed following an argument with a 37-year-old over a romantic rivalry. Two others face charges for failing to assist the victim, who was left in poor conditions in a makeshift shelter

Severe understaffing at the University Hospital of Heraklion is forcing major reductions in community blood drives across Crete, with officials warning that blood shortages could become visible within weeks

The Prime minister visited Crete to mark launch of critical aeronautical systems tender, reaffirming that the new Kasteli international airport remains on track to open in 2028

A young boy was lightly injured after being struck by a car outside Talos School in Heraklion; authorities are investigating the incident.

Decades after the Heraklion prefecture fire over currant prices and debts, Cretan farmers face similar struggles today, with roadblocks and demonstrations highlighting unresolved issues in agricultural income, subsidies, and state support

At Crete's other major airport, Chania Airport, operations continue normally, with the main gate open and passenger movement unobstructed.

Large farmer protests on Crete escalated into clashes with police, leading to the shutdown of Heraklion Airport and disruptions near Chania Airport, as demonstrators attempted to block access to both facilities

Greek police raided an occupied university-owned building in the Cretan port city, arresting six people linked to a recent attack on former minister Makis Voridis

This latest incident is part of a growing pattern of intensified African dust events affecting southern Europe

Professor Efthymios Lekkas is expected in Voutes, Crete tonight to investigate cracks in roads and around ten homes, stretching over a 150-meter length, as the possibility of declaring the village under a state of emergency is considered