Over the course of 11 days in May of 1941, the beautiful Greek island of Crete was the scene of a fascinating battle between ...

Mount Ida on Crete, known to locals as Psiloritis, is the location where, according to Greek mythology, Zeus was born.

In May 1941, Nazi Germany launched its first major airborne invasion, targeting the strategic island of Crete. As thousands ...

A huge wildfire has ripped through areas of Crete, forcing at least 5,000 tourists and residents to evacuate as strong winds fan the flames. The rapid fire has destroyed homes in areas such as Agia ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Travellers have long been drawn to Greece’s largest island, both for the richness of its past and the beauty of its landscapes. In ...

EMS of CRETE is a pre-hospital care team from Crete — inspired by two individuals who lost their lives in an ambulance ...

The measures in force from October 1 to October 9, 2025, restrict the movement of sheep and goats for slaughter and breeding ...