According to local news outlet Kriti360, beachgoers and the on-duty lifeguard quickly noticed the man struggling in the water, who possibly entered the sea without knowing how to swim

Nearly two decades after Steven Cook vanished on holiday in Crete, a new confession has revived the case and could finally deliver answers to his grieving family.

Greek destinations also feature prominently further down the top ten, with the Ionian islands of Lefkada in ninth place (+189%) and Zakynthos in tenth (+175%).

Anthony Grant, who pens the article, presents his experience visiting the Azorias archaeological site, which hosts the iconic Monumental Olive Tree.

The protest began peacefully but escalated after police used tear gas, as demonstrators condemned global silence on the Gaza war.

The presentation of part of Nikos Kazantzakis' correspondence with his wife Eleni Samiou from the collections of the Kazantzakis Museum in Myrtia, Crete, marks the start of a new era for the institution—one focused on research

On the island of Kythera, the fire has spiraled out of control, covering a vast portion of the island.

“If you enter Europe illegally or if your asylum application is rejected, you have no right to stay in Europe", the Greek minister said.

The migration route from Libya continues to pose a significant challenge for Greek authorities. According to Plevris, this area was responsible for 4,000 illegal entries last year, while numbers have already surged to 10,000 in just the first half of 2025

The airport will cover an area of 6,030 acres and is expected to accommodate 10 million passengers annually from the moment it becomes operational.

At the port of Rethymno, migrants wait in long lines for identification. Their phones are collected on a sheet spread across the asphalt. Exhausted, many collapse in the heat. Some faint

‘All migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained,' the Greek PM announced in Parliament, referring to the ongoing situation on Crete from irregular migrant arrivals emanating from eastern Libya

By June 30, 7,124 individuals had arrived from Libya, according to data from the Hellenic Coast Guard. In June alone, a record 2,564 people reached Crete

On Sunday nearly 1,000 people arrived via landings or after being picked up by authorities south of Crete. A day later another 489 were located by the coast guard and Frontex units

This is not the first time the Milwaukee Bucks forward has chosen Crete as his destination for rest and relaxation

This latest wave of rescues underscores the ongoing challenges faced by southern European countries, particularly Greece, Italy, and Spain, as they confront increasing pressure from maritime migration routes

The wildfire in Ierapetra remains an active and dangerous emergency, with operations continuing across land and air. Residents are advised to monitor official announcements and stay clear of evacuation zones

A level 4 (orange) wildfire alert—the second-highest in Greece’s fire risk classification—was issued for Crete by the Civil Protection Authority

The Regional Governor of Crete emphasized the significance of the award, calling gastronomy “an investment in the future, made collectively by the Region and all local stakeholders.”

Artefacts from across the Mediterranean—Cyprus, Italy, and Spain—converge with those of the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna to celebrate 40 years of excavation and Homeric heritage, from June 29 to October 19