Irregular migrant arrivals into the EU fell 35% the first 8 months of 2026, but EU member states are still rattled by the Ceuta migration crisis

Greek and Frontex authorities responded to four separate incidents south of Crete, from Gavdos to the southern coasts of Heraklion and Lasithi, transporting all 235 people to safe locations and shelters

The newborn was hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage caused by a blow and transferred to intensive care in Chania, Crete

Thirteen firefighters and a private boat helped evacuate the woman from a rugged trail linking Sfinari and Platanakia beaches in Kissamos

A 33-year-old Polish man was found unconscious in the sea near Ierapetra, Crete, after spending the evening with his partner. Rescuers restored his cardiac function before he was transferred to an intensive care unit.

The government wants to press ahead with the Athanati site as local authorities and residents oppose plan amid continued arrivals along the so-called Libya-Crete corridor

The tourist sent a photo of his leg covered in bites and asked for a partial or full refund, saying the incident had ruined his vacation

No injuries reported, as all the lifts were subsequently opened; power returns

A newly appointed teacher and her 4-year-old daughter struggled to find long-term housing in the Chania area, where many properties are reserved for seasonal tourism rentals. The Municipality of Apokoronas stepped in and provided temporary housing

Relatives identified 71-year-old Nikos Chalkiadakis after his body was found floating off Gouves, days after he disappeared while windsurfing in difficult weather conditions

His surfboard was found Tuesday near Dia island, showing no visible signs of damage

A related file is expected to be forwarded to the competent prosecutor's office

A two-year-old boy was intubated and taken to Heraklion University Hospital after falling from his family's balcony in Crete on Tuesday

Viral footage shows thousands of visitors crowding the famous Crete beach, while authorities consider limiting arrivals to 1,200 people every three hours to protect the area.

Seven fire department vehicles from Agios Nikolaos rushed to the scene

Dionysis Mouzakis told an Athens court that 22 defendants, mostly farmers from Crete, leased land under other people's names across the Aegean and northern Greece to claim European Union farm subsidies they were not entitled to

A technical problem kept 183 passengers inside a Boeing 737 for about five hours before 25 chose to leave. Police intervened after shouting, a fainting incident and a panic attack at Chania Airport

An 11-year-old Polish girl was found unconscious in a hotel pool in Platanias, Chania, while police arrested two hotel managers, a lifeguard and the girl’s parents

Authorities have placed Crete and the Karpathos area on high alert, urging residents and visitors to avoid activities that could accidentally spark fires as patrols and emergency measures remain in place

A 52-year-old man was injured in the legs by pellets that reportedly ricocheted after a shotgun discharged in Kissamos, Crete. The 31-year-old hunter was arrested following the incident