As Europe readies tougher migration measures, a Greek island sees illegal crossings spike

The European Union border agency Frontex is focusing surveillance efforts on the Greek island of Crete. Migrant crossings ...
Greek Reporter

Is Crete Vulnerable to an Iranian Strike? The Stakes of US Naval Activity at Souda Bay

Has Crete’s strategic importance transformed it from a Mediterranean haven into a primary target for an Iranian strike?

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East.
The Times of Israel

US aircraft carrier, world’s largest, departs Greek island of Crete

Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has departed the Greek island of Crete, footage shows. US President Donald Trump ...

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its ...

USS Gerald Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, at US base on Crete on the way to the Middle East

Washington currently has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford docked at naval base on Greek island of Crete

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford remained docked on Wednesday at the U.S. naval base on the island of Crete, as part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle ...

USS Gerald Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, leaves Crete as US-Iran talks begin

Its departure comes as a new round of indirect talks between the US and Iran began on Feb 26. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.