The body of the 19-year-old soldier who died during a grenade inspection in Rhodes was flown back to Crete on Thursday, as Greece’s Armed Forces observe three days of mourning and investigators work to determine the cause of the fatal explosion.

A large social majority clearly opposes the practice of gun ownership, believing it brings more violence than protection. At the same time, however, there emerges a pattern of relatively higher acceptance among men, younger generations, and right-leaning audiences

Eighty-five academics from the University of Crete have earned a place on Stanford University’s annual list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists.

The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum has unveiled a new digital archive featuring 1,000 fully transcribed and translated letters by the celebrated author, offering global readers and researchers unprecedented access to his personal correspondence The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum has launched a major cultural project, releasing 1,000 digitized letters written by the internationally known Greek author and thinker. […]

A 23-year-old man accused of detonating a homemade bomb in Vorizia has been released under strict conditions, including a €100,000 bail, following a legal dispute over his detention in Heraklion, Crete.

Authorities say at least two more people may have assisted in placing the bomb that triggered the violent feud between two families in the Cretan village of Vorízia

Greek police are preparing sweeping raids, weapons checks, and financial investigations to dismantle powerful family-based criminal networks in Crete after a deadly vendetta. Secret files, hidden arsenals, and explosive new evidence reveal the scale of the challenge.

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Crete that left two people dead, Greece’s minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, called for tighter limits on gun ownership and condemned the island’s lingering tradition of vendettas, which he described as “a crime of the worst kind.” Speaking on MEGA TV, Plevris said that any […]

Greek police have arrested a 23-year-old man, nephew of the late Fanouris Kargakis, accused of planting the bomb that led to a deadly explosion in the Cretan village of Vorizia. He denies involvement, as investigators probe military-grade explosives and hidden weapons

The Greek coast guard and Frontex vessels picked up another 56 individuals in the rough waters

According to meteorologists, the increase in such weather phenomena may be possibly linked to rising temperatures, and often more pronounced changes in temperature

Later information solves 'mystery' of archaic-looking finds off Hersonnisos beaches

Students return to school in Vorizia following the November 1 massacre, while two more suspects from the incident are remanded in custody. Psychologists and social workers support the school community during this difficult period

As life slowly returns to normal in the Cretan village of Voriza after a deadly shootout, schools reopen under tight security while psychologists assist the community. Relatives of one victim testify as new evidence and photos shed light on the violent clash.

The Greek Prime Minister highlighted what he called “a historic 48 hours” that showcased Greece’s transformation into a key regional energy hub.

If you want to become an international energy hub, if you want to claim a distinct niche for yourself on the new geopolitical map, you cannot welcome the future with Kalashnikovs and clans on Crete.

After a deadly clash in the Cretan village of Vorizia, a local elder says the only way to stop the cycle of revenge is a marriage-based reconciliation — and calls for a permanent police presence amid claims that weapons are being brought onto the island

With its authenticity, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, Crete proved to be the perfect retreat Jagger.

Greece plans to curb gun violence in Crete with permanent 'Greek FBI-style units', stricter firearm laws, and tracking of family feuds, following deadly shootings in Vorizia and rising concerns over local organized crime

Following a deadly feud in Crete, the government is set to announce stricter gun ownership and licensing measures. A new division of the Organized Crime Directorate—described as a “Greek FBI”—will also be permanently based on the island