As German paratroopers fought to secure a foothold on Crete, Allied forces launched urgent counterattacks to regain lost ground. Around the vital Maleme airfield, New Zealand and British units tried ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

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 ...