Newly released footage and intercepted conversations are adding to the case against an organized crime figure accused of extortion and ties to corrupt police officers in Crete

The suspect is believed to be a member of an international drug trafficking network, according to the Hellenic Police.

Europe’s top islands for water sports revealed, with Malta leading the ranking and Crete earning a spot among the continent’s most sought-after active escapes.

A 22-year-old Spanish woman was arrested at Heraklion Airport after allegedly transporting nearly 20 kilograms of cannabis from Barcelona, with investigators examining possible links to an international trafficking network.

Greek authorities are reviewing eight separate criminal cases as part of a widening bribery investigation involving a forensic pathologist and a toxicologist, both of whom deny the allegations.

Residents say thousands remain trapped by delays, unsafe homes and bureaucracy, with many forced to fund temporary repairs themselves as reconstruction continues at a slow pace

Newly released footage shows the moment a passenger ferry collided with a cargo vessel in Souda port, as crew members recount the panic and authorities launch an investigation into the incident

A violent clash between two 15-year-olds in Heraklion was recorded by peers and shared online, raising concerns over bystander behavior and youth violence.

The passenger ferry Elyros and a cargo ship collided during manoeuvres at Souda Port in Chania, Crete, causing only material damage. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident

A university student remains in critical condition following a road accident near a major research campus, prompting renewed calls for improved pedestrian safety and plans for infrastructure upgrades.

A landmark court ruling in Crete awards a doctor 20,000 euros for burnout, highlighting the toll of chronic understaffing in Greece's public hospitals.

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A 53-year-old man died after an ambulance overturned during an emergency transfer, while two paramedics and a nurse were injured. Ambulance workers are urging motorists to give way to emergency vehicles.

A 15-year-old was hospitalized after allegedly being assaulted by two other girls during a pre-arranged meeting, while another teenager recorded the attack on her phone, police said.

A deadly crash in Chania saw an EKAB ambulance overturn after colliding with a car, leaving one patient dead and three people injured.

Prosecutors say the 27-year-old traveled from Germany to Crete after tracking his former partner through a digital apps before violently attacking her at a hotel

Nearly five years after a devastating earthquake struck Crete, Greece’s Ombudsman is seeking answers from authorities over delays in rebuilding, compensation payments and support measures for affected residents.

A 42-year-old Romanian woman has been placed in pre-trial detention after authorities found videos allegedly showing the abuse of a 55-year-old woman in a home in Heraklion, Crete.

Security camera footage shows a car losing control, becoming airborne and crashing into a tree and parked vehicles in Hersonissos, with only one person suffering minor injuries.

Greek authorities say a jealousy-fueled confrontation at a hotel in Crete left a 25-year-old German woman critically injured, while her former partner now faces felony charges