The funeral of a 43-year-old mother of three found dead in her car will take place on Friday, as authorities link her death to her former partner, who died by suicide amid evidence of a violent and controlling relationship

A chilling sequence of events reveals how a meeting with her ex-partner ended in murder and suicide, shaking Crete and leaving two families devastated

The woman's body was found in the back seat of her car with a fatal gunshot wound

The disappearance of a 43-year-old mother has taken a dramatic turn after her former partner—considered a key suspect—died by suicide, raising serious concerns among her family.

Crete is shifting from fragmented water management to a unified model aimed at tackling long-term drought challenges, with a central coordinating body, targeted infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on reducing network losses and improving efficiency

The Greek government highlights intensified efforts by coast guard personnel in Crete to manage migration flows across challenging open-sea routes, while strengthening cooperation with Libya and reinforcing maritime security operations and port oversight.

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.