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Greece detains 1,200 migrants in three days as arrivals from Libya surge
Authorities in Greece say more than 1,200 migrants have been detained on the island of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos ...
Greece rescues hundreds of migrants over weekend off islands of Gavdos and Crete
Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, ...
Greek Reporter6h
Dramatic Scenes as Over 840 Migrants Arrive on Crete, Some Landing Amidst Bathers
The escalating migration crisis in Crete was dramatically underscored Sunday morning as a group of migrants arrived directly ...
Wildfires rage on Greek island of Crete amid deadly European heat wave
Blazes are burning in countries including Spain, Greece and Turkey in the wake of record-setting temperatures across much of ...
Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete
The blaze has been raging since Wednesday and fire crews say the conditions are creating new flare-ups, making containment ...
1,500 People Evacuated as Wildfire Rages on Greek Island of Crete
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
Wildfire on Greek island of Crete prompts evacuations of hotels and damages homes
A fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forces evacuations of homes and hotels. Authorities say the fire, driven ...
Greek Reporter13h
Nikos Xylouris’ Voice Still Resonates Throughout Crete
In 1941, Nikos Xylouris was four years old when he witnessed German paratroopers, the Fallschirmjäger, descending upon his ...
The Points Guy2h
First look: This Greek island just got its first JW Marriott, complete with direct sea access and private infinity pools
TPG got a first look at the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, one of the most exciting points hotels to open this year. Here's ...