Crete

Largest Greek island

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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 approximately 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 degrees of longitude but only half a degree of latitude.

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Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

Wildfire on the Greek island of Crete causes evacuations of hotels and homes Wildfire on the Greek island of Crete causes evacuations of hotels and homes A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has caused the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes early.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

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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 on July 4, 2025

Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage on Greece's Crete Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published on July 4, 2025

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 on July 3, 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 on July 3, 2025
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