Greek coastguard says nearly 540 people will have their asylum claims processed after rescue south of the island.

Crete is one of Greece's most stunning islands. Enjoy this travel guide featuring the beaches and wonders of Crete. From the crystal clear waters of Elafonissi beach, to the fortress island of ...

The discovery of the Snake Goddess made researchers focus on the mysterious religion of Minoan Crete and its connection of ...

Join on a journey to Crete, the largest island in Greece, with a cockpit view approach and landing in a Boeing 737-800 at ...

Greece's Coast Guard rescued about 540 migrants from a fishing boat off Europe's southernmost island of Gavdos on Friday, one of the biggest groups to reach the country in recent months.

Finding a country with a mild climate year-round can be difficult. However, these five are blessed with favorable ...

British tourists are flocking to a historic Greek island that has all the beauty of Mykonos and Crete, without the crowds.

BBC Verify has been assessing a video claiming to show a long-range Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker ...

Arthur Evans, the archaeologist who excavated the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos in Crete, exported artifacts he discovered back to Britain.

The renowned travel magazine “Condé Nast Traveller” publishes its “Best Places to Go” lists every year, featuring the most ...

Discover fascinating ancient myths and legends – from lost cities to warrior women – that archaeologists and scientists have ...

Even if you are avowedly unreligious, a church can be a powerful and moving thing – conjuring everything from admiration for ...