Crete
Crete: The darling Israelis can’t resist as Greek island transforms into luxury destination
An estimated 250,000 Israelis visited Crete by late October 2026, as Greece's largest island transforms from an affordable summer getaway into a growing luxury tourism destination.
Why Libya’s embrace of Turkey’s maritime deal reshapes the Mediterranean alignment - analysis
Greece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions - report
Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete
Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity
Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.
Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day as fires spread across Europe
On Wednesday, three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on Crete and on the mainland, and two more were lightly injured.
Alleged Hamas operative who resided in Crete arrested by Greek authorities
The alleged Hamas operative had ordered explosives online, and laboratory equipment was found in homes raided in Crete and Athens.
Blue Bird opens three new routes to Europe this summer
The Greek–Israeli airline Blue Bird announced the launch of three new routes from Tel Aviv: Burgas, Chania in Crete and to the island of Kos.
Gaza flotilla heads to Turkey after Israeli Navy's interception, detention of two members
The meetings in Marmaris aim to develop an updated legal strategy and revised operational plans for the flotilla’s disrupted mission.
Israel intercepts Gaza 'condom' flotilla, detaining nearly 200 activists, sparking backlash
Shir Perets discusses how Israeli officials conducted a combined operation to neutralize both the Global Sumud Flotilla itself and its explosive potential in the international narrative.
Greece detains Samidoun Europe leader Mohammed Khatib, set to deport him from Crete
The Greek government arrested and detained Khatib at Heraklion Airport while he was en route to a speaking engagement in Crete.
Gaza-bound flotilla almost 300 miles from coast of Israel
It has taken a month for the flotilla to traverse around 1,700 nautical miles of open water.
Gaza-bound flotilla resumes journey from Crete toward Gaza
After two days anchored near Crete, the 40-vessel flotilla set sail again with Italian and Spanish warships nearby to monitor and support its passage.
Near Crete, Gaza flotilla must weigh next steps - analysis
Israel has called on the flotilla’s armada of ships to put in at Ashkelon and transfer the aid they claim to be carrying to Israeli officials.
