Crete

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Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete is located about 100 km (62 mi) south of the Peloponnese, and about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Anatolia. Crete has an area of 8,450 km² (3,260 sq mi) and a coastline of 1,046 km (650 mi). It bounds the southern border of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. Crete covers 260 km from west to east but is narrow from north to south, spanning three longitudes but only half a latitude.

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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage on Greece's Crete Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published 1 week ago

Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Migrant influx on Crete prompts Greece to send navy to counter new wave Migrant influx on Crete prompts Greece to send navy to counter new wave Greece is deploying naval forces to Crete's southern shores as migrant arrivals from Libya soar, with over 7,300 migrants.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Greece Earthquake Breaking: Powerful 6.0 magnitude quake strikes \| Tsunami alert issued A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Crete early Thursday, shaking areas across Greece, Israel, Egypt, and Cyprus. The quake, at a depth of 69 km, was centered north of Crete, near Ágios.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 22, 2025

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Wildfire tears through part of Greek island - forcing hundreds to flee homes and hotels A fierce wildfire driven by gale-force winds has torn through southern Crete, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from homes and hotels. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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