Greece News » Crete News Greece » Crete » People: IRC calls on Greece to uphold the right to asylum for people arriving by sea
Athens, Greece, July 9, 2025 — As Greece announces a three-month pause on accepting asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa, and plans to immediately detain those reaching ...
News Greece » Crete » People: Greece's Crete and Gavdos islands see surge in migrant boats from Libya
ATHENS, March 13 (Reuters) - The Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos have seen a steep rise in migrant boats landing on their shores from Libya this year, U.N. data shows, piling pressure on ...
News Greece » Crete » People: As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried
More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists. By Niki Kitsantonis and Lynsey Chutel Niki Kitsantonis reported from Athens and ...
News Greece » Crete » People: New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave
Over 230 firefighters and aerial support deployed in Crete Winds complicate efforts; respiratory issues for some evacuees About 1,000 evacuated, 5,000 holidaymakers leave southeast Crete New fire ...
News Greece » Crete » People: Why This Island Is Considered the Culinary Capital of Greece
Lane Nieset is a writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past 10 years. From her current base in Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and fashion. Expertise: food, wine, ...
News Greece » Crete » People: Chania, Crete: The Ultimate Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete and a perfect vacation spot with something special for every traveler.