The Latest Breaking News from Crete

Greece 1-3 England: Women’s World Cup playoff semi-final, first leg – as it happened

Maya Le Tissier scored her first international goal to help England to a comfortable victory in Crete

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Couple allegedly finds a see-through vent in their resort shower. It looks directly into an active maintenance corridor: ‘Free peep show’

They were denied compensation.

We Got This Covered · Oct 6

Five days of intense rainfall leave trail of destruction across Crete

An 80-year-old farmer has been found dead and eight national park workers are stranded in the Samaria Gorge, as ministers head to the island and EU satellites map the affected areas.

Euronews · Oct 5

In 1908, Luigi Pernier found Crete’s Phaistos Disc with 241 stamped signs. 118 years later, its 45-symbol script remains undeciphered despite more than a century of study

The Phaistos Disc is one of the most enigmatic artefacts associated with the Minoan civilization. Discovered by Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier at Phaistos on July 3, 1908, the 16-centimeter clay disc carries an unusual spiral inscription stamped on both sides. Its signs include images of people, birds, plants and ships,…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Tourists get a front-row view of military drills on Crete as Mediterranean alliances grow

Tourists on the Greek island of Crete got an unexpected, front-row view of Medusa 15, a major military exercise led by Greece and Egypt

The Independent UK · Sep 18

One dead, 25 missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island near Crete

The 320km stretch of sea between Libya and the islands of Crete and Gavdos, has become a popular route for asylum seekers heading to Greece.

Euronews · Sep 14

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth

The medieval franchise is transplanted to Crete, conjuring action-adventure magic from familiar ingredients

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

More than 200 migrants rescued off Crete at dawn

Three consecutive search and rescue operations for migrants were carried out at dawn in the sea area southwest of Ierapetra.

Euronews · Aug 26

41-year-old French tourist dies while hiking in Crete

The French couple went on what proved to be a fatal hike in harsh weather conditions despite notices warning of the danger.

Euronews · Aug 24

Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over reported Iran threats to US bases

The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Aug 24