Does the eruption of Santorini appear in Greek mythology? This depends largely on which group can truly be identified as the ...

Patras Carnival opens Jan 17, Rethymno & Chania in Crete dazzle, Xanthi revives folklore. Explore themes, parades (Feb 22 ...

Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of Molos on the Greek island of Corfu ...

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Nearly 540 asylum seekers have been rescued from a fishing boat south of the island of Crete, Greece’s coastguard says. The people were found some 16 nautical miles (29.6km) off Gavdos during a Greek ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

Two people have died and at least six others were injured on Saturday (November 1, 2025) in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete reportedly sparked by a long-standing family feud, authorities said.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Two people have died and at least six others were injured on Saturday in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A man has been charged with murdering a British man who disappeared on holiday in Greece 20 years ago. Steven Cook, from Sandbach in Cheshire, was 20 and on his first trip abroad without his parents ...

“I’m bored!” – the words no parent wants to hear on holiday. Fortunately for us, a family of four, we’re staying somewhere that means both parents get to relax while our sports-mad boys get to stay ...

More than 120 refugees and migrants have been intercepted off the island of Crete, according to Greek authorities, the latest in a series of arrivals of people making perilous journeys to Europe from ...