Firefighters are struggling to bring a major wildfire on Greece’s southern island of Crete under control, hampered by gale ...

Firefighter uses a hose as the try to extinguish the blaze near the town of Ierapetra on the south coast of Crete island, ...

Greece’s coast guard says more than 600 migrants have been rescued after two wooden fishing boats were found sailing miles ...

At least 1,500 people have been evacuated from parts of Crete as a massive wildfire continues to blaze on the Greek island.

The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.

ATHENS, Greece — More than 600 migrants were rescued overnight and early Friday from two wooden fishing boats found sailing miles (kilometers) from the southernmost part of Greece, the country ...

Arrivals from neighboring Turkey to the east and the Libyan coast to the south spiked last year, with Greece recording more than 60,000 people arriving — the vast majority by sea — in 2024 ...

Greek coast guard says over 600 migrants rescued from 2 fishing boats By: Elena Becatoros, The Associated Press Posted: 5:16 AM CDT Friday, Jun. 20, 2025 Last Modified: 6:07 AM CDT Friday, Jun. 20 ...

The coast guard said those on the smaller boat told authorities they had set sail the previous evening from Tobruk in Libya, and had each paid smugglers either 4,000 euros ($5,500) for their ...

While there’s an air of exclusivity and quiet luxury, Spetses doesn’t show off, drawing return visitors who appreciate its ...

Here are the nine essential dishes to try when in Greece. Lily Bellos sits at her Corfu home in Benitses as she showcases her ...