The Latest Breaking News from Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of locals and tourists, officials said on Thursday.

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Greek police say they have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete on suspicion of espionage

The infection is usually caught in places like hotels after inhaling droplets of water from things such as air conditioning or hot tubs

There are hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore and ancient history at almost every turn

Before artificial sweeteners, people satisfied their cravings for sweetness with natural products, including honey or dried fruit. Raisin wines, made by drying grapes before fermentation, were particularly popular. Historical records show these wines, some known as passum, were enjoyed in the Roman Empire and throughout medieval Europe. The most famous…

In this week’s TravelSmart, the Greek islands are under the spotlight, from the pretty ports and fascinating history of Crete to Zante’s hilltop towns, soaring mountains and exceptionally blue waters.

Athens hopes to extend the link, dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector, to Cyprus and Israel by the end of the decade.