The Latest Breaking News from Crete

From temples and taramasalata to sandy beaches and scenery, the Greek islands have plenty to offer holidaymakers – and you can fit even more in with a cruise

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will on Thursday visit the Greek village of Kandanos in Crete, site of one the worst atrocities committed by Nazi occupation forces during World War II. The German head of state, who is concluding a three-day state visit to Greece, is expected to stress Germany's political…

The fire forced passengers to evacuate the EasyJet flight from Crete to London Gatwick during boarding on the Greek island

The fundraiser has already smashed its £10,000 target

Smugglers have increasingly chosen different routes to Greece

Wildfire flare-ups in Crete prompt village evacuations as firefighters battle blaze in Rethymno region. Ongoing efforts to contain and extinguish the wildfire.

Elounda Hills is an eco-resort that promises villas to fulfill every Greek island fantasy — as Crete is set to welcome a new set of well-heeled jet setters

Successful rescue operation as 283 migrants reach Greek island safely on a fishing boat. No injuries reported.

Lefteris Avgenakis represents a constituency on the southern island of Crete