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

On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete was officially united with the rest of Greece after centuries of Ottoman rule.

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.

A refrigerated truck burst into flames late Monday on the VOAK highway near Heraklion, triggering a major emergency response from the Fire Service. The ...

A serious traffic accident occurred in Heraklion when a car veered off course and overturned, trapping the 36-year-old driver ...

Join for a stunning approach and landing at Heraklion Airport (LGIR) in Crete, Greece, flying a Boeing 737-800.

Plato describes in detail the Temple of Poseidon on Atlantis, which appears to be identical to the Palace of Knossos on the ...

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.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the Phaistos ...

A Turkish airline has launched its Black Friday deal with flights available to buy from Newcastle Airport. Corendon Airlines ...