An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Greece on Saturday. However, there were no immediate reports of damage. At such a ...

Explore the legendary center of the Minoan civilization at Knossos Palace on the island of Crete, Greece. The drone glides ...

The oldest olive tree in the world is located in Chania, Crete, Greece. The ancient tree is 3000 years old, as determined by experts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, ...

New Fire Threatens Homes in Greece's Athens, Blaze in Crete Displaces Over 1,000, as Europe Bakes in Heatwave By Renee Maltezou IERAPETRA, Crete (Reuters) -Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the ...

The Cretan War, which lasted for over two decades, began on June 23rd in the year 1645—just under four centuries ago.

People were told "get to high ground" as a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Greece on Wednesday. A tsunami warning was also issued in Crete, and some tourists have decided to cut their ...

Lane Nieset is a writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past 10 years. From her current base in Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and fashion. Expertise: food, wine, ...

The largest island in Greece, Crete has everything you might want from a summer getaway. Sandy beaches (including a pink one that consistently ranks among the country’s best) en ...

The Greek government has announced a significant tightening of its migration policy in response to a rise in migrant arrivals ...

The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is famed for both the Palace of Knossos dating back to the Minoan civilisation and the 16th-century Koules fortress, perched at the end of its port. Rethymnon is known ...

If you're in Rethymno, then you shouldn't miss the opportunity to wander the narrow alleys of Old Town, a seaside neighborhood that dates back to the 11th century. Here, you'll find prime examples of ...