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Repatriation of Acquitted Egyptians in Greek Shipwreck Case

The Ministry of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs is coordinating the release and repatriation of eight Egyptian citizens acquitted in…

26 May 2024

Tragic Shipwreck of Spercheios Unveiled: Remnants Found in Greek Waters

In a poignant discovery, the wreckage of the Spercheios, one of the most tragic shipwrecks in Greek maritime history, has…

3 May 2024

Greece Rescues 14 Migrants on Chios Island, Search Continues for Survivors

Greek authorities are racing against time to locate survivors after a migrant boat shipwreck near Chios Island. Fourteen migrants, including…

10 April 2024

Greek Merchant Ship Runs Aground in Australia Due to Violent Storms

A Greek-owned merchant ship, the 'Anikitos', has been stranded after being blown aground by Cyclone Megan in northern Australia. The…

21 March 2024

Sunken Secrets Revealed: Ten Shipwrecks Discovered Near Greek Island

A multi-year underwater exploration near the Greek island of Kasos has unearthed a treasure trove of history. Researchers identified ten…

15 March 2024

Greek Gods Resurfaced: Ancient Statues Rescued from the Depths

Sending shockwaves through the archaeological world, Roman diver Stefano Mariottini was snorkelling about 8 meters deep when he saw a…

1 March 2024

Shipwreck in Thermi: Two deceased and 8 survivors rescued by Coast Guard and Police

The boat reached the sea area near the coast of Agios Georgios of Thermi 10 kilometers north of the city…

10 January 2024

Search Continues for 3 After Rhodes Shipwreck

At dawn, a shipwreck involving 21 individuals occurred off Rhodes, within Turkish territorial waters. The Turkish Coast Guard successfully rescued…

8 January 2024

Lichadonisia: The Greek Bahamas

Escape to the Greek Bahamas. Located just off Evia, the relatively lesser-known archipelago of Lichadonisia is a picturesque treasure with…

5 January 2024

Tragic Shipwreck off Coast of Libya: Over 60 Migrants Feared Dead

More than 60 migrants are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, according to the…

17 December 2023

Migrant Shipwreck: Greek Authorities Under Fire, 500 Dead, Calls for Accountability

Rights groups, including Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International, are criticising the Greek authorities for their handling of the…

14 December 2023

Shipwreck of Lesvos: The dramatic moment the Greek navy rescues lost Egyptian sailor

The moment of the rescue of the Egyptian sailor, who was found alive after the shipwreck off Lesvos, was released…

27 November 2023

Independent Inquiry Launched into Greek Coast Guard's Handling of Migrant Tragedy: Ombudsman Takes Action Amidst Council of Europe's Approval

Greece's State Ombudsman announced on Thursday the initiation of an independent inquiry into handling a maritime tragedy in June. The…

10 November 2023

Greek Authorities Rescue 40 Migrants from Sinking Dinghy, Two Charged with Shipwreck

Greek coast guard personnel successfully rescued 40 migrants from a sinking inflatable dinghy in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday. However,…

3 August 2023

Tragedy Deepens as Another Migrant's Body Recovered, Raising Death Toll to 82

In a heartbreaking development, the Hellenic Coast Guard retrieved the body of a migrant on Tuesday in close proximity to…

21 June 2023

Men Charged Over Mediterranean Shipwreck Deny Wrongdoing

In court on Tuesday, nine men faced charges related to the tragic shipwreck in the Mediterranean, which claimed the lives…

21 June 2023

Greece boat tragedy case: Key 'human trafficker' suspect arrested in Pakistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 19 (ANI): In a major development in the Greece boat tragedy case, wherein 78 people lost their…

19 June 2023

Pakistan to Observe 'Day of Mourning’ Over Death of Citizens in Greek Shipwreck

Pakistan's prime minister has declared a national day of mourning for those who died when a fishing trawler packed with…

19 June 2023

Greek Authorities Continue Search as Conservative Leader Criticizes Rescue Operation: Tragedy Highlights Challenges Faced by Migrants

Greek authorities are continuing their search for victims and survivors following the tragic sinking of a trawler carrying potentially 750…

18 June 2023

Frontex chief Leijtens arrives at Kalamata; 8 survivors questioned in relation to human trafficking

Eight people, all Egyptian nationals, are being questioned as suspects for the illegal transport of migrants on the fishing boat…

16 June 2023

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