The incident began shortly after 11 a.m. in the village of Vorizia. The two victims, a 39-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, died as a result of the shootout, police said in a statement. Watch: ...

With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, 500px/Getty Images For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true ...

Greek coastguard says nearly 540 people will have their asylum claims processed after rescue south of the island.

The discovery of the Snake Goddess made researchers focus on the mysterious religion of Minoan Crete and its connection of ...

Crete is one of Greece's most stunning islands. Enjoy this travel guide featuring the beaches and wonders of Crete. From the crystal clear waters of Elafonissi beach, to the fortress island of ...

Top collectors on the island have amassed hundreds of thousands of artifacts — and there are still more being found. Stelios Tripalitakis holds an original rifle used during the Battle of Crete, part ...