An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the island of Crete in Greece and was felt as far away as Egypt in the early morning hours on Wednesday. The quake was at a depth of 35 km (22 miles) near the ...

Greece earns six placements in TripAdvisor Awards 2026, including Crete in the global Top 10, plus wins for Athens, Mykonos, ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

Aftershocks have continued through the day after a powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred north-east of Crete on Thursday morning. The powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Crete at 6.19am ...

Large fire on Greek island prompts residents and tourists to evacuate the area, as authorities report a ‘difficult situation’. Greek firefighters continued to battle a large fire that broke out in the ...

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