Migration inflow rising, 578 arrivals to Gavdos in 24 hours

Greece: 78 migrants arrived on the island of Gavdos in less than 24 hours

GAVDOS, Greece — A total of 578 migrants arrived on the island of Gavdos in less than 24 hours aboard nine boats from Libya, bringing the number of people housed in the Chania region to 1,139. Local authorities have launched efforts to transfer a significant portion of the group to closed reception centers on the mainland, Greek radio reports. The Migration Ministry is coordinating the gradual relocation of detainees beginning Monday to ease ove…

Migration inflow rising, 578 arrivals to Gavdos in 24 hours

A total of 578 migrants have arrived on Gavdos, Greece’s southernmost island, aboard nine boats over the past day, according to state broadcaster ERT.