A new note verbale submitted by Libya to the UN extends the country's maritime border claims to the Greek island of Crete.

Greece wants to use tough measures to deter refugees from entering the country by sea from Libya. Large numbers are arriving ...

Greek Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Chevron’s Liz Schwarze discussed hydrocarbon exploration in Greece, focusing on Crete’s offshore blocks amid Libya’s objections. Chevron reaffirmed its ...

UNESCO has officially added the Minoan palace centers of Crete to its World Heritage List, recognizing their global cultural ...

According to local outlet Cretapost, the tourist told police she had been raped by a man she met at a bar on June 22.

Rome and Athens have identified Turkish and Russian involvement in a growing security threat from North Africa.

A 21-year-old British woman has accused a 31-year-old Syrian man of raping her in Malia, Crete, after meeting at a bar on June 22. The suspect is in custody, and a forensic examination is underway as ...

Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding 2000m (6562ft) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lush and virgin, it’s home to ...

Greece’s parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya despite strong ...

Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding 2000m (6562ft) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lush and virgin, it’s home to ...

ATHENS - Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North ...

Greek lawmakers have voted to temporarily halt asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, a decision ...