Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya.

International Living named Crete the best Greek island for retirement thanks to its strong healthcare, infrastructure, and accessibility.

Parliament votes 177-74 for three-month suspension of asylum applications to counter surge in migrant arrivals Human rights groups, opposition decry the move as illegal and inhumane Greece boosts ...

Fishing boats moored at the harbour in Sitia, Crete. Greece doesn't even crack the top 20 most popular countries for American expats, according to data from World Population Review.

Greece has detained nearly 200 migrants who arrived after an asylum freeze imposed on claimants from North Africa, the migration minister said on Saturday.

Evacuations in Greece after major forest fire breaks out Fires fanned by gusty winds and stubborn heatwave that has pushed temperatures to around 40C across much of ...

Many people go to Greece for the island hopping, the rich cultural historicism, and the friendly vibe. But you may wonder how to get around and what to know before heading to the country that brought ...

The Greek immigration minister does not mince his words. His message to the millions of men waiting to come to his country is clear: 'Don't come here. We will put you in jail or send you back home.' ...

What to Eat in Crete Don't expect any Caesar salads here — Cretan cuisine bears very little resemblance to Olive Garden. In fact, food on Crete often doesn't even resemble food on mainland Greece.

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

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A powerful 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Greece on Wednesday, July 23, between two holiday hotspots. The huge tremor hit between the islands of Crete, the holiday destination of thousands of ...