A Greek Coast Guard vessel rescued 74 migrants found on a boat southeast of Gavdos…
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On Monday morning, a Coast Guard vessel located 77 male migrants off Gavdos. They will be transferred to Paleochora port and then to Chania’s Agyia Exhibition Center. Authorities warn of rising migrant crossings from North Africa as summer nears.
In the early hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025, a small boat carrying 41 migrants landed on Gavdos, a remote island south of Crete. Discovered by port authorities on Trypiti Beach, the group—all men—hails from Egypt, Bangladesh, and Sudan. They are set to be transferred to Crete later today, highlighting the persistent migratory challenges facing Greece.
The Greek island of Gavdos experienced an unprecedented surge in migrant arrivals on February 27, 2025, with seven separate landings occurring in a single day. Approximately 350 individuals, all young men, either reached the island’s shores or were rescued by the Hellenic Coast Guard. Authorities coordinated efforts to transport the migrants to Crete, highlighting the growing pressures on Greek border control and humanitarian response efforts as Mediterranean migration continues at a steady pace.
Greek authorities have detained 107 migrants in two separate incidents near Crete, as officials link the surge in arrivals to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. A cargo ship rescued 42 migrants from a sinking boat, while 65 others were found on Gavdos island. With over 47,000 illegal entries recorded in 2024, Greece faces mounting migration challenges.
A migrant stranded in a remote rocky area of Gavdos was rescued and airlifted to Chania Hospital in Crete on Monday. The operation, carried out with the assistance of a Greek Air Force helicopter, is linked to a group of 65 migrants found on the island the previous day. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as Gavdos remains a landing point for migrants attempting to reach Europe.
Greek authorities reported the rescue of over 170 migrants in the past three days, with most found off the southern coast of Greece, an increasingly popular route for traffickers. Authorities are noting a rising number of arrivals from Libya, with many choosing the perilous journey to Greece’s islands, including Crete and Gavdos.
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Seventy-four migrants, including individuals from Pakistan, Sudan, and Egypt, arrived at the port of Gavdos on Thursday, requesting assistance from Greek authorities. After being confirmed in good health, they will be transferred to Paleochora, Chania, and later accommodated at Agia for further registration.
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At least five migrants have died, dozens are missing, and over 200 have been rescued in a series of operations near the Greek island of Crete, the Coast Guard reported. Multiple vessels, helicopters, and international forces, including the Italian Navy and Frontex, are involved in ongoing rescue efforts following separate incidents driven by the surge in migration linked to Middle Eastern conflicts.
At least five migrants have died, with many more missing, as rescue operations continue off the coast of Crete. The Greek coast guard, aided by multiple vessels and helicopters, has rescued over 200 individuals in ongoing efforts. The surge in migrant arrivals is attributed to escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
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Sixty migrants were discovered on a beach on the Greek island of Gavdos on Monday, where they will remain overnight before being transferred by ferry to a migrant processing facility in Chania.
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The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 163 migrants in three separate incidents over the past 24 hours, while a woman was found dead near the island of Kos after a boat capsized. Rescue operations also took place near Gavdos and the Messinian Gulf, with all survivors safely transported to ports. In August 2024, nearly 3,000 migrants were arrested for illegal entry into Greece, alongside 88 traffickers.
Greece’s coastguard reported a tragic incident on Friday, recovering the body of a woman and rescuing 15 migrants after their boat capsized off the eastern Aegean island of Kos. In a separate operation, 78 migrants were rescued from a wooden vessel near the island of Gavdos. The migrants are being transported to Crete, highlighting the ongoing challenges of migration in the region.
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