A new note verbale submitted by Libya to the UN extends the country's maritime border claims to the Greek island of Crete.

Greece wants to use tough measures to deter refugees from entering the country by sea from Libya. Large numbers are arriving ...

UNESCO has officially added the Minoan palace centers of Crete to its World Heritage List, recognizing their global cultural ...

Greek Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Chevron’s Liz Schwarze discussed hydrocarbon exploration in Greece, focusing on Crete’s offshore blocks amid Libya’s objections. Chevron reaffirmed its ...

Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding 2000m (6562ft) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lush and virgin, it’s home to ...

Greece’s parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya despite strong ...

Greek lawmakers have voted to temporarily halt asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, a decision ...

Libya has formally protested Greece’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claim south of Crete, published in the EU’s Official ...

ATHENS - Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North ...

Rome and Athens have identified Turkish and Russian involvement in a growing security threat from North Africa.

Greece enforces freeze on asylum claims from North African migrants to address surge, sparking criticism and support.

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged ...