The Fortress of Bir Hakeim served as one of the most important strongholds of the Free French Army against General Erwin ...

As German paratroopers seized Maleme airfield, the battle for Crete had only just begun. Across the island, fierce fighting ...

There is nothing like soaking up the sun on a beach in the Mediterranean, but if you want to avoid the crowds, forget Mykonos ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

When Germany overran Greece in 1941, one last Allied stronghold in the region remained: the island of Crete. With the Italian ...

The adult-oriented Paralos brand has five hotels in Crete, one in Kos and one in Rhodes, and is endeavouring to expand its reach with the UK trade. The flagship resort is 152-room Kosta Alimia, which ...

As Greece builds to accommodate a rise in tourism and other development projects, unearthed antiquities complicate progress.

Police have descended on a Brit hotspot to launch a huge manhunt after two people were shot dead - two people have been arrested but cops believe other could be hiding in a ravine ...