A 40-year-old man was fatally stabbed following an argument with a 37-year-old over a romantic rivalry. Two others face charges for failing to assist the victim, who was left in poor conditions in a makeshift shelter

The father of three was found dead inside his gym in Heraklion, Crete, with authorities ordering an autopsy as no immediate signs of foul play or health issues were reported

Greek police allege the 78-year-old orchestrated a firebombing in Chania as a warning to his ex-wife, but the attack destroyed the wrong business, causing €150,000 in damage and leading to multiple arrests

Severe understaffing at the University Hospital of Heraklion is forcing major reductions in community blood drives across Crete, with officials warning that blood shortages could become visible within weeks

A three-vehicle collision on Crete’s main northern highway near Chania resulted in one fatality and three injuries, prompting emergency response and an ongoing investigation

Hersonissos Mayor calls on Crete’s regional authorities to restore damaged protective walls and roads at Gouves, a key tourist and residential area threatened by severe coastal erosion.

A 33-year-old Greek professional fisherman from Crete perished in a storm off the U.S. coast, along with six colleagues, leaving family and his hometown in mourning

A violent altercation in Agios Nikolaos left a 16-year-old injured, prompting police to arrest the attackers and their parents for child neglect and assault

Authorities search for a 19-year-old who opened fire on a home and vehicle in a village near Heraklion, Crete, causing alarm among residents but no reported injuries

A young boy was lightly injured after being struck by a car outside Talos School in Heraklion; authorities are investigating the incident.

Eight children have been placed under hospital care in Crete after their parents were convicted of systematic abuse, while a grandfather who assumed temporary custody now also faces charges following new allegations.

One of the largest lottery payouts in Greece remains unclaimed, as the winner of the €7.5 million Tzoker (joker) jackpot has yet to claim the prize; winning ticket was played in Crete

Gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort have caused major damage to agricultural areas in Crete, forcing school closures in affected towns due to power outages and low temperatures

Cruise line operators are trimming schedules and rotating destinations as EU emissions rules and local fees bite, leaving iconic islands such as Santorini and Mykonos navigating a more cautious 2026 season

A 52-year-old man in Heraklion was arrested after a high-speed chase, driving under the influence, violating traffic rules, and ultimately colliding with a patrol car

Rescue teams with drones, dogs, and thermal cameras comb the Apokoronas region for 33-year-old Dr. Alexis Tsikopoulos, missing since early December.

Thirty-seven days after a 33-year-old doctor vanished in Crete, new volunteer-led searches are underway, as his family acknowledges that time is running out but insists efforts will continue.

A 19-year-old visiting Heraklion, Crete, suffered serious pelvic and leg injuries after falling from the historic Venetian walls and is now in stable condition following surgery.

Authorities discovered a 55-year-old Canadian woman’s body in Heraklion, Crete; reports suggest she had been dead for up to two months and had no known relatives in the area

A man accused of sexually abusing his two daughters in Crete has denied all charges, as both parents prepare to testify before judicial authorities following serious family abuse allegations