US EditionMore than 150 migrants in small boats rescued off Greece's Aegean Sea islands
- Greek authorities rescued over 150 people, including children, who were attempting to cross from Turkey to the eastern Aegean Sea islands. The increase in crossings to Greece is attributed to individuals from the Middle East and Africa seeking a better life in the EU.
- The coast guard conducted multiple rescues, with 101 people saved near Lesbos and another 53 found near Samos; 35 individuals were also rescued late Thursday off Lesbos. So far, almost 500 rescues have been made on Wednesday and Thursday.
- While migration to Greece has increased, Italy remains the main entry point in the EU, with 113,000 arrivals, followed by Spain with over 21,000. Greece has seen 17,300 arrivals this year, according to United Nations figures.
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More than 150 migrants in small boats rescued off Greece's Aegean Sea islands
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have rescued more than 150 people, including several children, who were heading in small boats from Turkey to the nearby eastern Aegean Sea islands. The rescues come amid a rise in crossings to European Union member Greece by people from the Middle East and Africa seeking a better life in the wealthy 27-country bloc. The coast guard said 101 people were picked up from boats off the island of Lesbo…
More than 150 migrants in small boats rescued off Greece's Aegean Sea islands
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have rescued more than 150 people, including several children, who were heading in small boats from Turkey to the nearby eastern Aegean Sea islands. The rescues come amid a rise in crossings to European Union member Greece by people from the Middle East and Africa seeking a better life in the wealthy 27-country bloc. The coast guard said 101 people were picked up from boats off the island of Lesbo…
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