
27 Foreign Nationals Rescued off the Coast of Ierapetra
Initial reports indicate that all 27 people are in good health. Authorities say they will be transferred within the next few hours
Initial reports indicate that all 27 people are in good health. Authorities say they will be transferred within the next few hours
Σε εξέλιξη επιχείρηση έρευνας και διάσωσης, με την συνδρομή τριών πολεμικών πλοίων
A group of 216 migrants rescued in international waters south of Crete and Gavdos on Saturday
The 'Eternity C' was attacked with naval drones and rockets on Monday and eventually sank. Four persons on board are dead and at least 15 are missing, both crew and members of the ship's security team.
The escalating migration flows from Eastern Libya to Crete were a central theme of the Prime Minister’s interview. He highlighted the importance of discussing Libya at both the informal meeting of like-minded countries on migration and the European Council itself.
The first fishing boat, carrying 352 people, was spotted overnight about 30 nautical miles (35 miles, 55 kilometers) south of the tiny island of Gavdos, the coast guard said. Passengers were rescued by a ship from the European border patrol agency FRONTEX, aided by a coast guard patrol boat and four other vessels.