Greek authorities arrested 124 migrants on Karpathos Island after unmarked boats were spotted near the coast. The rise in illegal migration, attributed to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, has led to a nearly 50% increase in arrivals, with Syrians making up the largest group.
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Two more migrant bodies have been recovered following a tragic shipwreck near Gavdos island, raising the death toll to seven. The Greek Coast Guard continues search operations for over 30 missing individuals after a boat carrying 82 Pakistani nationals capsized last Friday amid rough seas.
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.
A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Farmakonisi has led to the rescue of 19 migrants and the arrest of two suspected human traffickers. Unfortunately, one person remains missing. As authorities continue their investigation, the incident highlights the ongoing refugee crisis in the region.
Greek authorities have recovered the bodies of four migrants after their boat sank off Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing, with 25 survivors located on land. Greece continues to be a key entry point for migrants seeking to reach the European Union.
A merchant ship has successfully rescued approximately 70 migrants from a yacht that was in distress off the southwestern coast of Greece, according to Greek authorities on Thursday.
Tensions rise as Greek and Turkish officials address recent territorial breaches by the Greek Coast Guard targeting migrant boats near Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast, with pledges to resolve the issue and maintain friendly relations.
A disturbing video reveals the moment a surfer discovered a dead body off the coast of Kos, Greece. While kite surfing near Lambi Beach, Dionisis Baltsis found the body just feet from shore, prompting a response from the Greek Coast Guard. The body, identified as a man who appeared to be experienced in water sports, had been in the water for over a week.
A Turkish "White Egret" drone, the "Aksungur," has raised alarms by entering Greek airspace in the Aegean Sea without filing flight plans. The drone’s advanced surveillance capabilities have led to speculation that it might be monitoring the Italian research vessel "Ievoli Relume," which is working near Kassos. Greek authorities are on high alert, ready to respond to any threats to national airspace.
Illegal immigrants mostly entered Greece by sea in June and July, whilst 117 human traffickers…
A cruise ship rescued 77 migrants from a distressed sailboat off the southwestern coast of Greece, Greek authorities announced Tuesday. The Maltese-flagged cargo ship initially spotted the boat 112 nautical miles southwest of Pylos.
The Turkish Coast Guard has accused a Greek Coast Guard vessel of harassing a Turkish fishing boat near the Zürafa lighthouse off the coast of Gökçeada, Turkey on July 11, 2024. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:25 am local time, reportedly left crew members with minor injuries from broken glass.
An Iraqi survivor of a shipwreck off Italy's coast has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old girl.
A wooden boat carrying dozens of migrants was discovered in the Mediterranean Sea between northern…
The incident ended without major tension following the intervention of the Greek Coast Guard At…
New Provocation in Imia" Turkish Coast Guard Threatens Greek Fishermen Despite "Good Climate" Claims
According to exclusive information of ANT1, the provocative incident took place three days ago in the sea area of Imia between the Turkish coast guard and the Kalymnian fishermen.
A Turkish-flagged tanker collided with the Vathy Avlida port facilities pier in the southern Euboean…
As the days pass since the tragic incident on the Blue Horizon ship, where crew…
A shipwreck with dead refugees and migrants occurred on Monday morning in Turkish territorial waters…
Greek authorities rescued nearly 100 migrants attempting to cross from Turkey to the eastern Aegean…