Crete

Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.

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Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025
Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says, felt in central Israel

Reports from Israelis, particularly in the center of the country, including Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, reported feeling shockwaves from the earthquake.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Six arrested in Crete for smuggling over 40 archaeological artifacts. Illustration

Six arrested in Crete for smuggling over 40 archaeological artifacts

Recovered artifacts include Cycladic figurines, statuettes, and everyday items.

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Knossos Palace breaks record with over 1 million visitors in 2024.

Knossos Palace breaks record with over 1 million visitors in 2024

The Palace of Knossos was at the core of the Minoan civilization that flourished in Crete.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF