Four migrants perished off the coast of Rhodes after a smuggler allegedly forced them overboard during a crossing from Turkey. Greek authorities rescued 25 survivors and recovered the bodies of three men and one woman. This tragedy underscores the perilous journey faced by migrants seeking refuge in the EU.
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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.
Greek authorities have recovered the bodies of two migrants after their boat sank off the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea. Twenty-two other passengers were rescued, and the operation has concluded. Greece, a key gateway for migrants during the 2015-2016 crisis, has seen a resurgence in migrant crossings, particularly along a new southern route via the island of Gavdos.
Pope Francis has condemned the Mediterranean as a "cemetery" for migrants, criticizing the pushback against those seeking refuge. He emphasized that many migrant deaths could have been prevented and called for safer pathways and global governance rooted in justice and solidarity to address the crisis.
An Iraqi survivor of a shipwreck off Italy's coast has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old girl.
Greece's main opposition party, Syriza, is demanding a thorough investigation after a BBC report alleged that the Greek coastguard was responsible for the deaths of dozens of migrants over the past three years. Witnesses claim that nine migrants were deliberately thrown overboard. This call for accountability comes amidst growing concerns over the treatment of migrants and refugees in the region.
Greece hailed the landmark overhaul of the EU asylum and migration rules following the renewed…