A pioneering expedition into Greece's deepest cave has uncovered hundreds of previously unexplored microorganisms that could hold promise for future antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer discoveries

A true taste of Crete, Dakos is the ultimate Greek summer salad. Crisp barley rusks are soaked with juicy tomatoes and topped with creamy xinomyzithra cheese, capers and fragrant oregano for a simple, refreshing meal that's bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

Southern Rethymno counts the devastating cost of wildfires: two firefighters dead, thousands of acres burned and communities facing widespread destruction.

Families of the two firefighters who died fighting the wildfire in Rethymno raised the Greek flag at the site of the tragedy, as local authorities also launched a relief drive to support residents affected by the devastating fires.

Authorities are examining footage showing a man moving near the suspected ignition point shortly before the first smoke appeared, as investigators continue searching for the cause of the devastating wildfire.

The 20-year-old disappeared while swimming off Malia during strong winds and high waves. His body was found Friday morning near the same beach where he entered the sea.

Fire investigators concluded that sparks from swaying medium-voltage power lines likely ignited the deadly wildfire in Crete, prompting the arrest of the local power grid operations manager.

The wildfire on Crete continues to burn out of control as dangerous winds fuel new outbreaks. Much of the iconic Preveli Palm Forest has gone up in flames

Visitors evacuated from the resort village of Agia Galini are returning to their accommodations as authorities restore electricity, repair roads and continue firefighting operations following the devastating wildfire in southern Crete.

Rethymno mourns two firefighters killed battling a wildfire, as Greece pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting the flames.

The wildfire, which broke out earlier in the day, continued to burn out of control, prompting a large-scale emergency response on land & sea.

Rethymno's fire service says the two seasonal firefighters died battling a blaze in strong winds, as evacuation orders remain in effect for several villages near the fire zone.

A 69-year-old shepherd who survived a shooting and the mutilation of his tongue told investigators he pretended to be dead to escape his attacker, as four suspects deny involvement in the attempted murder

Police state that the group was involved in livestock theft, extortion, electricity theft, and fraudulent European Union subsidy claims, with investigators linking the suspects to years of criminal activity.

Three suspects are due before an investigating magistrate on Wednesday over the attempted murder of a 71-year-old shepherd on Crete, while police say that the gunman remains at large nearly two years after the attack

A forensic pathologist accused of accepting bribes was released under restrictive conditions after a six-hour hearing, while his lawyers insist there is no evidence to support the charges

A forensic pathologist and a toxicology professor appeared before an investigating magistrate in Chania after being charged with multiple offenses linked to a criminal network and falsified expert reports.

Newly released footage and intercepted conversations are adding to the case against an organized crime figure accused of extortion and ties to corrupt police officers in Crete

The suspect is believed to be a member of an international drug trafficking network, according to the Hellenic Police.

Europe’s top islands for water sports revealed, with Malta leading the ranking and Crete earning a spot among the continent’s most sought-after active escapes.