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The Latest Breaking News from Crete

Greek island sees illegal crossings spike as Europe readies tougher migration measures

Eastern Libya has become a key launch point for smugglers

The Independent UK

Middle East tensions: US warship leaves naval base amid nuclear talks with Iran

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, departed Crete as the US increases military pressure on Iran. This move coincides with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the two nations, mediated by Oman. The US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships…

The Times of India

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

The Independent UK

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World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

Euronews

Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers

There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features.

Euronews

Crete Is Calling—Here’s Why It Deserves a Spot on Your Bucket List

Secluded coves, seafood dinners, and a budding luxury scene.

Marie Claire

Creta Maris: A tasteful all-inclusive the whole family will genuinely love

Writer Sophie James discovers a rare combination: a family holiday that actually feels like a break

Evening Standard

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10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

From rock climbing in Derbyshire to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?

The Guardian - UK

Over 1,000 migrants have arrivied in Crete in December

There has been hundreds of arrivals at the Greek island in the last 24 hours.

Euronews

Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge in crossings

Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply.

Euronews

I Lived In A Greek Village For Six Months, And Here’s What I Learned

Greek hospitality made my standards for kindness impossible to meet anywhere else.

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Valmar Corfu by Louis Hotels, Greece, hotel review

HOTELS: On the Greek island of Corfu, Rich Booth checks into this newly opened hotel to discover if it lives up to its luxury promises

The Independent UK

Clashes erupt between farmers and police in Greece amid protests over EU subsidy delays

Farmers in Crete clashed with riot police as protests over delayed EU subsidies spread to areas near the island’s two international airports.

Euronews

Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac, causing flight suspensions

The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims.

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The Independent UK

2 survivors found among bodies on a migrant boat south of Crete say 15 others are missing

Greek authorities say two men who were found alive among 17 dead bodies on a partially sunken migrant boat near Crete have revealed that the vessel had been carrying 34 people

The Independent UK

Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto apron area of international airport on Crete

Enraged farmers protesting delays in the payment of subsidies have swarmed onto the apron of the international airport on the southern Greek island of Crete

The Independent UK

More feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off the coast of Greece

Seventeen of the passengers on board were already dead

Euronews

Migrant boy killed by boat propeller in Greece hours after Crete shipwreck

The body of a 12-year-old boy was found ashore near the Greek island of Samos right after a deadly shipwreck left at least 18 people dead south of Crete.

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Euronews

Migrant shipwreck in Crete leaves at least 18 dead

A major operation to locate survivors on the southern side of the Greek island has now concluded.

The Independent UK

Phaea Blue, Elounda, Crete, hotel review

HOTELS: Phaea Blue has outstanding food offerings, from its laidback Greek restaurant overlooking the water, to the all-important dessert balcony, finds James Litston

Euronews

Athens vows 'Greek FBI' crackdown on 'cyclone' of crime in Crete

Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced a crackdown on organised crime in Crete, including stricter gun penalties, after a deadly shooting in Vorizia.

The Independent UK

Elounda Peninsula, Crete, hotel review

HOTELS: Elounda Peninsula is an ideal hotel to visit if you are travelling with family and need lots of space and multiple rooms in your suite, finds James Litston

The Independent UK

This hotel is known as one of the best family-friendly stays in Crete – I visited to see if it lives up to the hype

HOTELS: Hotels expert Emilee Tombs checks in to the relaxed Greek resort to see if it lives up to the reputation of being one of the most loved family-friendly stays in Crete

The Independent UK

Manhunt for Crete gunmen after two people shot dead and six injured

The shootout in the village of Vorizia is said to have been sparked by a longstanding family feud

Evening Standard

Two dead and at least 10 injured after horror shooting on popular Brit tourist hotspot in Greece

Rival families with long-standing vendettas are known to live in the area

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