Crete

Greece's migration minister, Thanos Plevris, defended stricter migration policies against human rights group criticism, calling it a 'badge of honor.' The government is cooperating with eastern Libya's authorities to curb migrant crossings, as arrivals in Crete from Libya have surged by over 20% compared to the previous year.

A suspected Hamas terrorist was arrested in Greece for allegedly plotting an attack on an Israeli cruise ship, the MS Crown Iris. The suspect, granted asylum a year ago, is linked to other arrested individuals in Cyprus and allegedly received explosives training in Malaysia. Searches in Greece uncovered electronic devices and chemical agents.

A suspected Hamas terrorist was arrested in Greece for allegedly plotting to attack an Israeli cruise ship. The 37-year-old Palestinian electrician was detained on Crete after authorities claim he ordered 'chemical agents' online.

Greece arrested a Gazan man granted asylum, suspected of planning a terror attack on an Israeli cruise ship in Crete. Bomb-making materials were reportedly found in his home.

Greek police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks and belonging to Hamas. Searches uncovered electronic devices and bank cards. The arrest is linked to four Palestinian men detained in Cyprus on terrorism charges.

Greek police on the island of Crete arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man suspected of planning 'terrorist' attacks and belonging to Hamas. The arrest is linked to allegations of involvement in a militant group and plotting attacks.

A 19-year-old man from Crete has been charged with a felony for allegedly sexually assaulting a child under 13 in the bathroom of a Portage Park business. Chicago police filed the charges against Darren Powell, accusing him of predatory criminal sexual assault.

An 18-year-old British woman is alleged to have been raped in a bar in Crete by a fellow UK holidaymaker who followed her into the bathroom. The incident is reported to involve two British nationals on holiday in Greece.

Two British activists, Alice Chapman and Zak Khan, were beaten by Israeli forces after their Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters near Crete. They were among 180 members of the Global Sumud flotilla detained by the Israel Defense Forces. The activists were admitted to hospital after being abused.

Israel's military intercepted and seized 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid mission to Gaza, and transported them to Crete. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinian aid groups.

Israel intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla of 22 boats near Crete, detaining 175 activists. The activists claim the interception occurred in international waters and was illegal.

Israeli forces intercepted and detained crews of 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete, which aims to bypass Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. The flotilla, consisting of 58 vessels with participants from 70 countries, departed from Italy.

Israel intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla near Crete, detaining 175 activists. The activists claim 22 aid-carrying boats were illegally stopped in international waters.

Activists sailing on a flotilla to break Israel's blockade of Gaza near Crete were intercepted by Israeli forces, resulting in the detention of crews. The operation aimed to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.

Activists sailing on a Gaza aid flotilla near Crete claim Israeli forces intercepted their vessels and detained crews, attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Israel intercepted seven out of 58 Global Sumud boats near Crete as part of a flotilla mission to deliver aid to Gaza under an Israeli blockade.