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Nearly 540 asylum seekers from various countries were rescued off Crete by Greek coastguard, with their claims to be processed after health checks. The incident highlights ongoing migration challenges in Greece, especially on islands like Crete and Gavdos, amid EU efforts to manage increased migration through new policies. Human rights groups criticize these measures for risking asylum seekers' rights.
A shooting on the Greek island of Crete resulted in 2 deaths and 6 injuries, triggered by a long-standing family feud related to land disputes, prompting a significant police response and investigation.
A suspected vendetta shooting in Vorizia, Crete, resulted in at least three deaths and ten injuries, believed to be retaliation for a recent bombing, with gunfire involving Kalashnikov rifles and ongoing uncertainty about the situation.
A 40-vessel Gaza-bound flotilla resumed its journey from Crete after a two-day pause, with Italian and Spanish naval ships nearby to monitor and support its passage amid tensions and recent attacks, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.
A 3,800-year-old gold pendant depicting insects was discovered in a Minoan cemetery in Crete, sparking debate over whether it represents bees or wasps and their symbolic significance in ancient Minoan culture.
Greece is battling a severe wildfire on Crete for the third day amid a heatwave across Europe, with strong winds complicating firefighting efforts, causing evacuations, and damaging agricultural land and tourism infrastructure, as temperatures soar and other European countries also face heat-related emergencies.
Wildfires in Greece's Crete and near Athens have been extinguished with no casualties, while Turkey faces deadly wildfires causing two deaths and evacuations, driven by extreme heat and strong winds, highlighting the increasing severity of climate-related wildfires in the region.
Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete have led to the evacuation of around 5,000 people, including tourists and residents, as flames fueled by gale-force winds threaten communities and tourist areas. Firefighters are battling multiple fronts of the blaze with support from helicopters, while authorities warn of ongoing high fire risk during Greece's hot, dry summer.
A wildfire on Crete has led to the evacuation of over 1,500 people amid a severe heatwave affecting southern Europe, with firefighters battling the blaze driven by strong winds and difficult terrain, as wildfires continue to devastate the region.
A major wildfire in eastern Crete, Greece, has led to the evacuation of around 5,000 people, including tourists, due to rapidly spreading flames caused by strong winds and high temperatures. Extensive damage has been reported to homes, businesses, and hotels, with firefighting efforts hampered by weather conditions. Authorities have issued emergency alerts and closed roads, while hospitals are on alert for smoke-related health issues. The wildfire is part of a broader pattern of early summer heatwaves and wildfires affecting Europe.
Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire on Crete, which has led to evacuations of residents and tourists, damage to homes, and challenges due to strong winds and difficult terrain, amid increasing wildfire incidents linked to climate change.