The Minoans were Caucasian: DNA debunks longstanding theory that Europe's first advanced culture...

The Minoan civilisation arose on the Mediterranean island of Crete in approximately the 27th century BC and flourished for 12 centuries. (A Minoan fresco is pictured)

dailymail.co.uk (6 days ago)

Schulz on Margalit Fox’s Linguistic Detective Story, The Riddle of the Labyrinth

Viewed in a certain light, the thousands of inscribed clay tablets unearthed over the past century on Crete and mainland Greece are profoundly boring. Essentially the scattered files of an early civilization’s accounting department, the tablets list rations of wheat and figs, record the results of the local census,...

vulture.com (6 days ago)

Boy, 12, stabbed twenty times by children's entertainer at five-star hotel in Crete

The Russian boy, who was discovered wounded on the edge of a field, is now being treated at the main children's hospital in Athens where his condition was described as serious but not life-threatening.

dailymail.co.uk (8 days ago)

Russian boy stabbed while on vacation in Crete

A 12-year-old Russian boy was stabbed nearly two dozen times while on vacation on the island of Crete, allegedly by a Dutchman working as an entertainer at the child's hotel, Greek authorities said.

azstarnet.com (8 days ago)

Russian tourist, 12, stabbed 20 times while vacationing in Crete

A 12-year-old Russian boy was stabbed nearly two dozen times while on vacation on the island of Crete, allegedly by a Dutchman working as an entertainer at the child's hotel, Greek authorities said. The boy was airlifted to Athens on a military plane and hospitalized in serious condition Wednesday. The medical...

foxnews.com (8 days ago)

Russian boy stabbed while on vacation in Crete

A 12-year-old Russian boy was stabbed nearly two dozen times while on vacation on the island of Crete, allegedly by a Dutchman working as an entertainer at the child's hotel, Greek authorities said.

miamiherald.com (8 days ago)

Russian boy stabbed while on vacation in Crete

ATHENS, Greece - A 12-year-old Russian boy was stabbed nearly two dozen times while on vacation on the island of Crete, allegedly by a Dutchman working as an entertainer at the child's hotel, Greek authorities said. The boy was airlifted to Athens on a military plane and hospitalized in serious condition Wednesday.

bostonherald.com (8 days ago)

Russian boy stabbed while on vacation in Crete

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A 12-year-old Russian boy was stabbed nearly two dozen times while on vacation on the island of Crete, allegedly by a Dutchman working as an entertainer at the child's hotel, Greek authorities said.

yahoo.com (8 days ago)

Russian boy stabbed while on vacation in Crete

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A 12-year-old Russian boy was stabbed nearly two dozen times while on vacation on the island of Crete, allegedly by a Dutchman working as an entertainer at the child's hotel, Greek authorities said.    

boston.com (8 days ago)

Russian Boy Stabbed While on Vacation in Crete

Russian child found stabbed while on holiday in Crete; Dutch hotel entertainer arrested    

abcnews.com (8 days ago)

Russian Boy, 11, Stabbed On Holiday In Crete

A Dutch employee at a family seaside resort is held after an 11-year-old Russian boy was stabbed in his back, chest and hands.

sky.com (8 days ago)

Greek lorry driver jailed after four-year campaign by victim's mother to uncover truth about...

Stefanis Konstantinos claimed Glen Daly, 24, lost control of his moped and slid under the wheels of his truck in Crete in June 2009.

dailymail.co.uk (8 days ago)

Greek lorry driver finally jailed after victim's mother's four-year campaign to uncover truth...

Stefanis Konstantinos claimed Glen Daly, 24, lost control of his moped and slid under the wheels of his truck in Crete in June 2009 - but his victim's mother turned detective and uncovered a web of lies.

dailymail.co.uk (8 days ago)

Doane commencement is May 19

Doane College will host its commencement Sunday in the Cassel Open Air Theatre on the college’s Crete campus.

journalstar.com (10 days ago)

Greek adventure holidays: Getting to the bottom of why Crete is such a gorge-ous place

Peter Duncan leaves the crowds behind on Crete as he heads off to explore the island's natural wonders, from deserted gorges to abandoned archeological sites and untouched beaches.

dailymail.co.uk (10 days ago)

Crete: 'We could be a family two centuries ago ... apart from the fridge'

independent.co.uk (18 days ago)

Teeny Tiny Australian Time-Lapse!

Never before has Australia's second most popular city looked so small. Photographer Nathan Kaso spent 10 months crafting this tilt-shift time-lapse video of life down under, turning the bustling metropolis into a Polly Pocket-sized world. Most of the video was shot from the Eureka Skydeck on top of Melbourne’s...

huffingtonpost.com (21 days ago)

Get me out of here - Crete, California, Bali

independent.co.uk (22 days ago)

Hublot returns to ancient Greece with new Antikythera SunMoon Watch

Last year, Hublot hit Baselworld 2012 with its limited edition Antikythera watch inspired by the Antikythera mechanism – a 2100 year old analog computer found off the shores of Crete that is considered the first "astronomical calculator." The company has kept the ball rolling at this year's Baselworld with another...

gizmag.com (23 days ago)

Fragkiska Megaloudi: Crossing Into the Unknown: The Plight of Migrants in the Fields of Greece

This report is based on extensive field work (February-March 2013) on the island of Crete (Herakleio, Ierapetra, Anogeia) and it is a joint research project with photographer Stylianos Papardelas The recent shooting of Bangladeshi workers, in South Greece, after they demanded outstanding wages might have shocked...

huffingtonpost.com (29 days ago)

Police Agency Launches Probe Of Farrakhan Son

CHICAGO — A state law enforcement agency is investigating the son of Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan after a newspaper determined he is a part-time suburban police officer who uses an unmarked squad car to provide traffic control for his father, an official said Monday. The (Chicago) Sun-Times also reported...

huffingtonpost.com (30 days ago)

New band of the day (Lola's Bad No 1,492)

This London duo's performance art-inspired goth-pop writhings are in need of a killer tune before they can be taken seriouslyHometown: London. The lineup: Evangelia C (vocals, choreography), Bat Halliday (production, instruments). The background: Please look away now if you have a natural aversion to the artsy, or...

guardian.co.uk (1 month and 7 days ago)

Crete teacher to meet Obama, thanks to student campaign

On Thursday, White House staff called Bernie Ludvik to tell him the meeting will take place April 23.

journalstar.com (1 month and 10 days ago)

Most of rescued horses have recovered

CRETE — Officials say nearly all of the animals rescued from a Plymouth horse rescue operation have recovered.

journalstar.com (2 months ago)

Sandra Marinopoulos: 'Princesses' of the Mediterranean in the Dawn of History

The Museum of Cycladic Art (Athens, Greece) is proud to present the major archaeological exhibition 'Princesses' of the Mediterranean in the dawn of History*, curated by the MCA's Director Prof. Nicholas Stampolidis in collaboration with Dr Mimika Giannopoulou. The exhibition presents 24 examples of 'princesses'...

huffingtonpost.com (2 months and 2 days ago)

Ex-Megachurch Pastor Gets 12 Years For Sexual Relationship With Teen

The former pastor of a northwest Indiana megachurch on Wednesday was sentenced to 12 years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old parishioner. Last summer, Schaap, 55, was fired from First Baptist Church of Hammond, the 40,000-member congregation of which he had led for 11 years. Upon his...

huffingtonpost.com (2 months and 4 days ago)

Crete man gets time served for tax refund scheme

A federal judge sentenced a 42-year-old Honduras man to time served Tuesday for cashing a nearly $5,000 tax refund check in Lincoln.

journalstar.com (2 months and 12 days ago)

Crete man accused of sexually assaulting daughter

Police have arrested a 43-year-old Crete man on suspicion of sexually assaulting his daughter repeatedly during the past five years, according to an affidavit for his arrest.

journalstar.com (2 months and 17 days ago)

Police Seeking Man Who Allegedly Bound, Stabbed His Mother

Police are now looking for a Homewood, Ill. man wanted in a disturbing attack on his mother. Blake Springsteen, 22, allegedly beat his 46-year-old mother and bound her and put her into the trunk of a car before driving her to Crete, stabbing her multiple times and leaving her in a ditch, the Cook County Sheriff's...

huffingtonpost.com (2 months and 18 days ago)

Loyal customers flock to Best of Crete for final meals

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After almost three decades of serving gyros, grape leaves and other Greek cuisine to customers -- many who became close friends -- Best of Crete owner Michael Birurakis has decided to hang up his apron. Well, at least for...

dailymail.com (2 months and 24 days ago)