From March 7-15, spring will once again be celebrated with a medley of song, dance and color, as dozens of folkloric groups ...

Explore Crete, Greece's largest island. Discover top hotels, stunning beaches, and must-see sights. Plan your perfect vacation with our expert guide.

On the island of Crete, the Communist Party of Greece and its youth wing displayed a giant banner at the old Venetian port of Chania reading, "Greece out of the massacre - close the Souda Base," ...

Thousands of Greeks nationwide and abroad joined rallies marking three years since the Tempi rail disaster, in which 57 ...

On a peaceful hillside above Nikiana, you’ll find Crystal Waters Lefkada, a relaxed, contemporary base for families seeking ...

Clean Monday is the first day of Lent, the fasting period before Easter. Folklorists consider it the epilogue of the Bacchic festivities of Apokries (Carnival), which essentially begin on Tsiknopempti ...

Cities across Greece will come alive with vibrant parades, music and wonderful celebrations to mark the end of this year's Carnival season.

Crete—the largest Greek island and the cultural crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa—is well known for its rugged beauty, stunning beaches, and deep history… But what brings me here today isn’t a ...

Crete ought to come with a disclaimer (warning: may cause jaw to drop repeatedly). Simply put, Greece’s largest and southernmost island is a stunner. Its geological features feel otherworldly (Google ...

Two survivors attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea were rescued after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Crete. Authorities have not said where the vessel came from. At least 17 ...

The award was presented to Mayor Giorgis Marinakis during the two-day forum “Do It Green – Recycling for a Sustainable Future,” held at the Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion. Beyond the ...