Four migrants drowned when their boat capsized off Lesbos’ Cape Agrilia amid 6 Beaufort winds; seven survivors were pulled from the water as a Super Puma helicopter and coast guard vessels continue searching the Aegean for others.
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Greek port authorities have dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks with the seizure…
Greek authorities have arrested two foreign nationals in Thessaloniki following allegations of sexual acts against…
Two rescue operations coordinated by Greece’s Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (EKSED) saved a…
Greek fishermen on Chios denounce illegal Turkish trawlers operating freely within Greek waters, depleting fish stocks and highlighting double standards in enforcement by Greek authorities.
A total of 66 migrants have been rescued in two separate incidents off the southern…
Over 100 migrants have been rescued off Crete since Wednesday, with four vessels carrying 114 people located south of Iraklion, Ierapetra, and Kastri. The migrants were taken to Iraklion’s port, following 62 others who arrived on Gavdos.
Tensions are rising in the Eastern Mediterranean as Turkish UAVs and a frigate operate south of Crete, citing “protection” of a Gaza-bound flotilla. Greece has responded with air and naval deployments, while diplomatic sources warn Ankara is seeking to project power and challenge Greek sovereignty.
At least 145 migrants were rescued in three separate operations south of Gavdos, with the Hellenic Coast Guard and Frontex ensuring their safe transfer to port.
Greek authorities have identified the second body recovered on Monday in the Thermaic Gulf, near…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the vital role of the Hellenic Coast Guard in safeguarding both national and European borders, as five new high-speed patrol boats were delivered. He stressed their dual role in strengthening defence and supporting humanitarian missions such as search and rescue.
Greek authorities rescued 120 migrants from a sailing boat in distress southeast of Rhodes, in an operation coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Center and assisted by passing ships.
Two Russian free divers, aged 12 and 20, were located alive on a rocky, inaccessible…
Tens of thousands gathered in Tinos for the Dormition of the Theotokos and to honor the Elli, in a day blending faith, remembrance, and national history.
Greece is facing a worsening wildfire crisis, with 152 new blazes erupting in the past…
The passenger ferry IONIS, carrying 183 passengers and 25 crew members, experienced a complete power loss due to an electrical fault on Tuesday,.
Two French nationals were safely rescued from a distressed sailboat near Syros after it issued an SOS signal due to a broken mast. The Hellenic Coast Guard, with assistance from the Blue Star Delos ferry and a Super Puma helicopter, ensured their safe transfer to Naousa, Paros, despite challenging 6-7 Beaufort winds.
Three people were injured in Chalkidiki when a chartered boat carrying seven passengers crashed into the rocky coast of Diaporo island, prompting a Coast Guard response and a preliminary investigation.
Michele Bourda, a 59-year-old British woman, vanished from Ofryni Beach in Kavala, Greece, on August 1, 2025. An intensive search involving the Hellenic Coast Guard and local police continues, with no plans to stop, as authorities urge the public to share information to aid the effort.
A sailboat carrying two passengers ran aground on sandy shallows off Tristinika Beach in Halkidiki…
31-year-old Greek-owned cargo ship, MN Kostas, ran aground off Crete’s northeastern coast, taking on water and prompting the safe evacuation of all 14 crew members. The Hellenic Coast Guard is monitoring the situation.
The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 63 migrants from a sailing vessel south of Tilos, coordinated by EKSED. The migrants were safely transported to Mandraki port in Rhodes for first aid and further processing.
Greek authorities, in cooperation with Frontex, rescued 197 undocumented migrants in multiple sea operations on Monday. The migrants were safely brought to ports across Crete, Gavdos, and the mainland, with ongoing transfers to reception centers to ensure their care and processing.
The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants south of Kalamata, Crete, in a coordinated operation. All individuals were safely transported to Kali Limeni port and are reported to be in good health.
The Greek Coast Guard’s Drug Enforcement and Smuggling Division arrested three Greek nationals suspected of leading a transnational…
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has expressed concern over a proposed Greek law that would temporarily suspend asylum applications from boat arrivals, warning it could violate international and European legal standards. Amid rising arrivals on Gavdos and Crete, UNHCR urged Greece to uphold its tradition of refugee protection and called for greater EU solidarity with frontline states.
Crete is facing an unprecedented migrant surge, with over 1,000 arrivals in recent hours overwhelming the island’s reception facilities. Hundreds were redirected from Agia to Rethymno’s port due to overcrowding, while the Coast Guard rescued 230 more migrants off Gavdos, highlighting the ongoing crisis driven by relentless trafficking from Libya.
A 30-year-old Senegalese national was apprehended by the Nea Moudania Port Authority for smuggling counterfeit…
Normalcy returns to Greek ferry services as sailings resumed at 10 p.m. yesterday, ending a weather-induced ban that left travelers stranded. Long queues formed at Tinos and Syros ports as passengers adjusted plans. While conditions improve, the Coast Guard urges caution for smaller vessels, with winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort in the Cyclades and Crete this morning.
A 57-year-old helicopter pilot was arrested after his aircraft crashed into the sea during takeoff on Sunday in Vouliagmeni, south of Athens, the Hellenic Coast Guard reported. The pilot faces charges of endangering transportation safety and negligent bodily harm. The helicopter, carrying four US nationals to Mykonos, was destabilized by wind gusts and plunged nose-first into the sea. All five on board were rescued safely, with one pregnant passenger taken to a clinic as a precaution. The wreckage was recovered for investigation at Tatoi Airport.
