Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East.

Has Crete’s strategic importance transformed it from a Mediterranean haven into a primary target for an Iranian strike?

A major airline and holiday company has unveiled two new routes from Scotland’s busiest airport. Jet2 announced new flights and holidays to historic "summer hotspots" from Edinburgh Airport. The ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Travellers have long been drawn to Greece’s largest island, both for the richness of its past and the beauty of its landscapes. In ...

Chania (also spelt Hania – as it is pronounced) is Crete’s second largest city, situated on the northwest coast of the captivating Greek island. Known to some as the ‘island of diversity’, Crete ...

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