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UNESCO Adds Minoan Palaces in Crete, Greece, to World Heritage List
UNESCO has officially added the Minoan palace centers of Crete to its World Heritage List, recognizing their global cultural ...
Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests ...
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Greece's Temporary Asylum Ban Sparks Controversy Amid Crete Migration Surge
Greek lawmakers have voted to temporarily halt asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, a decision ...
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Libya Submits Diplomatic Note to UN Against Greece; Athens Responds
Libya filed a diplomatic note with the UN challenging Greece’s hydrocarbon exploration zones near Crete, prompting a response ...
Wildfires on Greek island Crete force thousands to evacuate
Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned ...
6 Stunning Greek Islands Where You Can Comfortably Retire on $2K a Month
A recent International Living report identified the top Greek islands for retirement that are affordable, too. Here's where ...
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Greece to halt asylum hearings for migrants on boats from Africa
The coast guard noted 7,300 asylum-seekers have reached Crete and a nearby island this year, up from fewer than 5,000 in 2024 ...
Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as island struggles with Libya arrivals
Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the ...
Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism
Greece’s parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya despite strong ...