Greece Detains Man on Suspicion of Spying on US Naval Base in Crete, Sources Say

ATHENS, March 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities have ⁠detained ⁠a 36-year-old man ⁠on suspicion of spying on a U.S. naval ​base ...

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a ...

As Europe readies tougher migration measures, a Greek island sees illegal crossings spike

The European Union border agency Frontex is focusing surveillance efforts on the Greek island of Crete. Migrant crossings ...

EU seeing surge of migration through Crete

Crete, Greece's largest island, saw a threefold increase in irregular migration last year, even as overall irregular migration to Europe fell by 26% in 2025 compared with the previous year, according ...
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How to Explore Greece’s Largest Island—Luxe Hotels and Historic Sites Included

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Is Crete Vulnerable to an Iranian Strike? The Stakes of US Naval Activity at Souda Bay

Has Crete’s strategic importance transformed it from a Mediterranean haven into a primary target for an Iranian strike?

21 best hotels across our favourite Greek islands – Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more

From party-mad Mykonos to understated Paros and ultra-romantic Santorini, we’ve picked seven of Greece’s most popular islands ...

Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers

There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features. View on euronews ...