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The Latest Breaking News from Crete

Outrage after Greek police release drunk driver later involved in death crash on tourist island

Crete is notorious for road traffic accidents in Greece

The Independent UK

Blue sky thinking: six sun-drenched seaside getaways in southern Europe

From a secret harbour in Crete to the wild beaches of Portugal, our writers share the summer haunts they can’t wait to return to

The Guardian - UK

Pregnant California teacher plunges 164 feet to her death after horror fall in Greece

Clara Thomann, 33 slipped and fell hiking near the Preveli Monastery in Crete while on holiday with her partner

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8 of the best cruises to see the Greek islands

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

The Independent UK

German President Visits Greek Village Gutted By Nazi Forces

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…

International Business Times

Two British tourists found dead in hotel rooms in Crete resort town

Local police are investigating the deaths in Hersonissos in Crete

The Independent UK

British woman, 65, falls to her death from hotel in Crete while on holiday with her husband

The 65-year-old woman had been staying at a hotel in Hersonissos before the tragic fall

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Phaistos Disk: 3,000-year-old inscriptions from Crete that have never been deciphered

None of the many interpretations of the Phaistos Disk's inscriptions are universally accepted.

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British tourist, 71, dies after falling unwell while swimming in Crete

The woman collapsed on the shore before being taken to hospital

The Independent UK

EasyJet flight panic as 'bag of vapes' explodes sending passengers heading for Gatwick fleeing

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

Evening Standard

Man to run seven marathons in seven cities in memory of friend who died on interrailing trip

The fundraiser has already smashed its £10,000 target

Evening Standard

Rescue of 50-day-old migrant baby on tiny Greek island captures hearts of country

Smugglers have increasingly chosen different routes to Greece

The Independent UK

Wildfire Flare-Ups Force Evacuation In Crete

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

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Grecian earn: Hilltop homes with boutique marina access from £2.3 million at Elounda Hills in Crete

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

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Rescue Operation Safely Brings 283 Migrants To Greek Island

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

The Independent UK

Greek MP expelled from party after argument over arriving late for flight at airport

Lefteris Avgenakis represents a constituency on the southern island of Crete

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Nebraska Authorities Investigate Motive Behind Tragic Shooting Incident

Tragic shooting incident in Crete involving children and adults. Suspect found dead. Investigation ongoing.

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Nebraska Authorities Investigating Motive Behind Tragic Shooting Incident

Tragic shooting incident in Crete involving 4 children and 3 adults, with suspect found dead. Investigation ongoing.

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The Independent UK

German tourist, 67, found dead on Greek island of Crete

The tourist had set off alone on a hike in a canyon in the Sougia region on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Jet2 sold us a package holiday that didn’t exist - now it’s our problem to fix it

It changed the accommodation for our booked trip to Crete, tailor-made for our foster son, just six weeks before departure

The Independent UK

Inside Greece’s tourist tragedies as Michael Mosley and four others die over 11 days in 40C heatwave

Tourists have vanished on the Greek islands of Samos, Symi, Crete, Amorgos and Corfu

The Independent UK

Greece heatwave: Warning for tourists after four dead and more missing in record temperatures

The earliest recorded heatwave could be a taste of what is to come for the country expecting record tourism this year, Rich Booth reports from Greece

LiveScience

Mysterious 4,000-year-old 'palace' with maze-like walls found on Greek island of Crete

Archaeologists in Crete have discovered a 4,000-year-old structure that the Minoans may have used for rituals.

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Exploring The World's Top Ancient Labyrinths: Unraveling Mysteries

Discover ancient labyrinths from diverse cultures worldwide, each with its own intriguing history and significance.

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Greek Coast Guard Rescues 42 Migrants, 3 Missing At Sea

Greek coast guard rescues 42 individuals from a distressed boat in the Mediterranean near Crete, with 3 still missing. Ongoing search efforts underway.

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