The Minister noted that the region is being reinforced with additional Coast Guard personnel and a higher concentration of vessels than elsewhere, due to migration pressures.

The seismic activity was felt across parts of eastern Crete, though initial reports indicate no damage or injuries.

Stretching a mere 11 kilometers, the road climbs roughly 800 meters in elevation, transforming the scenery from coastal views to high-altitude remoteness

Authorities, with international support, carried out a nighttime rescue under challenging conditions as migration flows to the island continue

A leading psychiatry professor highlights significantly higher suicide rates in Crete compared to the rest of Greece, calling for stronger mental health services, reduced stigma, and urgent prevention measures

The latter was due to the presence of dense dust in the atmosphere being blown in from North Africa's Sahara Desert

A rare tropical angelfish has been recorded in Greek waters for the first time, off southern Crete. Scientists say the sighting may signal a wider shift already underway in the Mediterranean.

Thick Saharan dust blankets the island, pushing air pollution to extreme levels, grounding flights, and prompting health warnings

Meteorologists and civil aviation officials continue to monitor the situation, as the dense Saharan dust clouds persists, affecting both visibility and overall airport operations

Four schoolgirls traveling on a ferry to Crete were terrified after a 45-year-old man allegedly entered their cabin at night. Crew and fellow students intervened, restraining the man until authorities arrived

ENFIA data shows rising real estate valuations and a strong concentration of wealth in Attica, which accounts for more than half of total property value and tax revenue.

The world’s largest aircraft carrier has arrived in Crete for inspections following a major onboard fire that caused damage and left several sailors needing medical attention.

Greek authorities arrested 21 people in a multi-region operation uncovering a network that exploited migrant workers, mostly from Pakistan, generating estimated profits of €5 million

The list of Greek island destinations offering the best value for money in 2026 also includes Lefkada, Naxos, and Thasos.

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.

Greek authorities and Frontex conducted two maritime rescue missions south of Crete, saving nearly 200 migrants from overcrowded boats and safely transporting them to ports in Agia Galini and Chora Sfakion amid ongoing migration flows.

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