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US Army Ships Headed to Gaza Arrive to Crete
US Army ships headed to the Gaza Strip to construct a temporary pier, or floating dock, as part of heightened efforts by US-Israeli cooperation...
Chania: A Guide to the Stunningly Beautiful City on Crete
Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any traveler!
Summer Palace Reserved for the Minoan Elite Uncovered on Crete
Greek archaeologists uncovered recently the ruins of a Minoan palace at Archanes, on the island of Crete, which they believe served as a summer...
First Major Wildfire of the Season Rages on Crete, Greece
A major wildfire - the first of the summer season in Greece, rages on Saturday near Ierapetra, southern Crete.
Authorities have ordered the evacuation of...
Gold Wreath Still Adorns 2,500 Year-Old Skull in Crete, Greece
The skull of a crowned athlete with a gold wreath in the shape of a laurel branch still attached to it is perhaps one...
Zominthos: The Ancient Minoan Palace on Crete’s Highest Mountain
The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete located about 1,200 meters (nearly 4,000 feet) above sea level shows that Minoans were not just...
Former Leper Colony of Spinalonga, Crete Gets a Makeover
The former leper colony of Spinalonga just off the coast of Crete is being restored to create exhibition spaces, the Greek Culture Ministry announced...
Dakos: The Specialty From Crete is World’s Best Salad
A trademark of Cretan cuisine, dakos, topped the list of the world's best salads according to ratings compiled by TasteAtlas recently.
Dakos has many variations...
The Ancient Greeks From Crete Who Founded a City in South Asia
Long ago, a substantial ancient Greek population from the island of Crete lived in the ancient city of Daedala, located in south Asia.
Located in...
Minoan Ancient Palaces of Crete in Bid for UNESCO Approval
Greek authorities are finalizing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete’s Minoan-era ancient palaces in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The file will be...