Crete's position in the centre of the eastern Mediterranean made it a key strategic asset during the Second World War. For the Allies it offered potential as a base for operations in the Balkans, and ...

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has hit the Greek islands (Picture: Getty Images) A number of Greek islands, including Crete and Santorini have been hit by a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake ...

Emergency services have warned residents to evacuate from the coast. 20 Historical Figures Whose True Evil Was Only Discovered After Their Death Scientists studied late sleepers for 8 years and ...

The quake's epicentre was about 58 kilometres north-northeast of Elounda on the northern coast of Crete in the sea, at a depth of 69 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. Earthquake and ...

Domes Resort has introduced Zamana, its newest beachfront experience in Chania, Crete, adjacent to the award-winning luxury hotel Domes Zeen Chania. Named after the poetic Persian word zaman ...

The Battle of Crete was one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War. Over 12 days in May 1941 a mixed force of New Zealanders, British, Australian and Greek troops desperately tried to ...

British sailors have walked naked in the Venetian Port of Chania on the island of Crete disturbing bystanders and probably thinking they are in a country where nobody gets punished. The sailors of the ...

The fields and shores of Rethymno, the ancient ruins of Chania, and numerous commemorations ... flag we somehow commandeered on the island of Crete—a small but symbolic gesture of respect.

When Joy Adams attends Mount Maunganui’s Battle of Crete memorial service this Sunday, May 18, she’ll be thinking of her late father hiding from Germans in a Crete hen house nearly 84 years ago.

Joy Adams holding a picture of her late father Bertram "Snowy" Smith who fought in the Battle of Crete. When Joy Adams attends Mount Maunganui’s Battle of Crete memorial service this Sunday ...