British Activists Allege Israeli Forces Beat Them on Flotilla
Two British activists say they were beaten and hospitalised after Israeli forces intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla in international waters near Crete.
Two British activists say they were beaten and hospitalised after Israeli forces intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla in international waters near Crete.
Colin Fernandez, once too cool for all-inclusives, discovers the joys of hassle-free family holidays at Crete's Creta Maris resort with his partner and son.
Six Australian activists detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have been released in Crete, with three hospitalised and two leaders still held.
Three Australian activists released in Crete claim they were mistreated by Israeli forces after their Gaza flotilla was intercepted, and have launched a hunger strike.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedIsraeli forces intercepted and detained crews of at least 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete, attempting to break the Gaza blockade. Organisers call it a violent raid.
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, detaining 175 activists. Turkey condemns the seizure as piracy. The flotilla aimed to break the blockade.
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining 175 activists. Turkey condemned the seizure as piracy, while organizers decry escalation.
Danielle and Russell Grant swapped their one-bed Essex flat for a three-bed Crete villa, saving £300 monthly while embracing a sun-soaked lifestyle with digital nomad visas.
A Saharan dust storm turned Crete's skies orange, with winds up to force 9 carrying dust from north Africa, forcing flight reroutes and coinciding with deadly storms in Greece.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedCrete experienced a threefold increase in irregular migration last year, becoming Greece's busiest entry point with 20,000 arrivals, even as overall EU migration fell by 26%.
As the EU readies stricter migration policies, the Greek island of Crete experiences a threefold increase in illegal crossings, with Frontex deploying advanced surveillance to combat the perilous Libya route.
Elafonisi Beach in Crete, famed for its unique pink sand, has been ranked the world's second best beach by Tripadvisor. Return flights from the UK start at just £41 via Ryanair.
Discover Creta Maris, a sprawling all-inclusive resort in Crete with 17 pools, a waterpark, and private beach. Perfect for families seeking fun and convenience.