Two people were rescued from a half-sunken boat off the island of Crete on Saturday evening, but 17 others died in the wreck.
Tag: Crete (Greece)
As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried
More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.
Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
In Greece, Another Tourist Found Dead Amid Scorching Heat Wave
At least 10 foreign tourists have gone missing or been found dead this year in Greece after going for a hike, often in scorching temperatures.
A Superyacht Gave a Lifeline to 100 Migrants Thrown Into the Sea
A $175 million vessel responded to a distress call and helped rescue survivors in one of the Mediterranean’s worst wrecks in decades, reflecting the new inequality of the seas.
Police in Crete Say Suspect Admitted Killing American Scientist
Suzanne Eaton, a prominent biologist, went missing on the Greek island. Her body was found last week in a cave, and her death was ruled a homicide.