Shark and ray populations are struggling across the world due to overfishing and other threats. A new report delineates 816 areas of the ocean that should be protected to help them recover. The report ...

The Mediterranean Sea used to be filled with pirates who terrorized not only Ancient Greece but Rome as well. Long before the ...

Pytheas of Massalia, an ancient Greek geographer, was the first Mediterranean person to reach Great Britain and the Arctic ...

Agios Efstratios Island in Greece offers pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, untouched landscapes, charming villages, and breathtaking aerial views captured in stunning 4K that reveal a hidden ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

As our yacht zips around the southern side of stingray-shaped Zakynthos, each bend holds a new surprise: a series of caves carved into the sheer coastal cliffs, low limestone arches stretching over ...

ROME, ITALY—According to a report in La Brújula Verde, the base of a sculpture that included a pig or boar was uncovered in central Crete, at the site of the powerful Bronze Age city-state of Gortyna.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I'd visit again and others I'd skip next time.Hannah Logan As someone who's ...

As someone who's visited 27 Greek islands, I have a few favorites — and some I wouldn't return to. Symi is great for escaping the crowds, and Skiathos offers a bustling nightlife scene. In my opinion, ...

Thousands were evacuated from areas of popular holiday islands in Greece on Wednesday as firefighters battled wildfires across the country. Flames ravaged houses, farms and factories and forced ...

Greece’s Civil Protection warns of Extremely High Risk of Fires – Alert Category 5 – for six regions across the country as well as of Very High Risk – Category 4- and High Risk – Category 3- for ...