The minister stressed that the measures primarily target irregular migrants without a refugee profile who entered illegally.

A violent collision between a taxi carrying British tourists and a pickup truck on Crete’s highway left eight people injured, including a young man in critical condition

Greek authorities have issued a high wildfire alert for parts of the Aegean and Crete on Wednesday, urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires. Fire services are on heightened standby

An off-duty lifeguard saved five young people from drowning at a beach in Chania, Crete, after they entered the water despite red-flag warnings and strong currents. Two were hospitalized but are out of danger

Police in Chania staged a sting operation after the tourists allegedly demanded €700 from villa owners, threatening bad reviews

A woman was lightly injured after being bitten by a sea turtle while swimming in shallow waters at Marathi beach, a family-friendly spot in Chania, Crete

The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70

Greece has repeatedly faced criticism from human rights groups over alleged pushbacks at sea and land borders. Earlier this year, the EU’s border agency said it was examining 12 cases involving possible rights violations by Greek authorities

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