On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete was officially united with the rest of Greece after centuries of Ottoman rule.

The skull of a crowned athlete with a gold wreath in the shape of an olive branch is perhaps one of the most impressive ...

A 36-year-old man was remanded in custody while his 62-year-old mother was released under restrictive conditions. Both were ...

According to the complaint, it all started when the woman and her 22-year-old daughter were buying scarves to enter Agia ...

What it is: A fired clay disk inscribed with symbols that have never been deciphered Where it is from: The ancient Minoan civilization on the Mediterranean island of Crete When it was made ...

Prepare to be amazed by the unspoilt beauty and rich culture of the iconic island of Crete. Crete, an island bathed by the ...

Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island of Crete spread throughout the Mediterranean before it mysteriously collapsed. Many myths and legends of Crete center ...

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.

Partly cloudy with a high of 41 °F (5 °C). Winds from WSW to SW at 12 to 16 mph (19.3 to 25.7 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 5 to 11 mph (8 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 32 ...