More than 150 Migrants Reach Crete in a Day in Small Boats From Libya

More than 300 migrants rescued off Crete, Greek officials say

ATHENS — Greek authorities have rescued over 300 migrants coming mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Yemen and Sudan over the last two days, officials said. Nearly half of them were rescued on Monday off the island of Crete, the coast guard said on Tuesday, adding that they were travelling on at least three makeshift vessels. Search operations continued on Tuesday despite...

Crete becomes primary gateway for asylum seekers from eastern Libya

Crete now serves as the primary gateway for asylum seekers arriving from Tobruk in eastern Libya, highlighting the dangers of this perilous maritime route. The increasing number of arrivals underscores ongoing challenges in managing the region's migration crisis.

Surge in Crete Arrivals Signals Shift to Riskier Libya Crossing

More than 150 migrants have reached the Greek island of Crete in a single day after making the perilous Mediterranean crossing from Libya, Greek authorities confirmed on Tuesday, highlighting a growing shift in migration routes toward the southern island. According to the Greek Coast Guard, the migrants arrived in three separate small boats on Monday. One vessel reached the beach of Arvi carrying 36 men, along with a woman and a child. Authoriti…

More than 150 migrants reach Crete in a day in small boats from Libya

A total of more than 150 migrants have been rescued in a day in waters off southern Crete or having just reached there after completing the long and dangerous Mediterranean Sea passage from northern Africa, authorities said Tuesday.