A 30-year-old man in Heraklion, Crete, allegedly ran over his wife with their three children in the car. The 27-year-old is hospitalized with head trauma

The island's tourism growth extended beyond aviation, with the island also asserting itself as a dominant player in cruise tourism.

A 54-year-old man accused of killing a 20-year-old in Crete and his wife, who faces complicity charges, were ordered into pre-trial detention following emotional court testimonies and scenes of grief at the victim’s funeral

A court date has been scheduled for a 2024 attempted murder case in Crete, coinciding with the funeral of the victim in a later related case, highlighting a tragic and complex legal timeline

Greek authorities carried out multiple rescue operations off Crete as migrant arrivals in the eastern Mediterranean continue to put pressure on the island’s southern coast

Police remain on high alert amid fears of renewed violence between two families following the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in Crete

Police detained the wife of a 54-year-old accused of killing a young man in Crete, as details emerge of a revenge-driven attack linked to a fatal road accident three years earlier.

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 connection between humans and nature lies at the heart of the Region of Crete’s initiative “Let’s Go for Greens,” part of a broader effort to highlight the island as the European Region of Gastronomy 2026.

Athens says Israeli naval action took place in international waters, limiting its ability to intervene despite being within its search and rescue zone

A child injured in a serious collision in southern Crete has died in hospital after emergency surgery and intensive care, despite repeated resuscitation efforts during transport and treatment

A five-year-old boy from the Netherlands remains in intensive care after a pool accident at a hotel in Crete, as authorities detain three people including his father and investigate safety procedures at the facility

A coordinated maritime rescue operation off southern Crete led to the safe recovery of 43 people from a migrant boat, after they were spotted at sea and brought to shore for identification and care

A four-year-old boy is in intensive care in Crete after suffering severe injuries in a dog attack inside a family home courtyard, prompting emergency surgery and transfer to a specialist hospital.

After Crete, the Peloponnese and the Ionian Islands are attracting the highest levels of international buyer interest.

According to initial reports, the crew, the pilot and co-pilot, are in good health. Both were transported to a local hospital as a precaution

Four inmates set fire to a mattress inside a detention facility in western Crete, triggering a dangerous smoke emergency that left both prisoners and correctional officers requiring hospital treatment, though no fatalities were reported.

A total of 143 third country nationals were located in four instances, as migrant smugglers renewed activity amid improved weather conditions

Shock grips Heraklion as new details emerge about the premeditated killing of a 43-year-old mother of three. Investigators trace the suspect’s movements after the crime, while fears of retaliation deepen tensions in the local community

Early morning tremor felt across the island, with experts monitoring activity in a highly seismic offshore zone.