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Greek authorities rescue 23 people near Lesbos and warn pressure on migration routes is rising

Greek authorities rescued 23 migrants from a dinghy near the island of Lesbos in the eastern Aegean Sea.
Two bodies were recovered after a boat carrying migrants sank off of Gavdos, raising the death toll to seven, officials reported.
Migrant arrivals have increased by up to 35% since fall 2023, according to the government.
More migrants are now making the dangerous 200-mile journey from the Libyan coast to Crete and Gavdos.

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France24

International migrants day: Lesbos, the unending journey

Wars have forced millions of people to cross the sea to seek asylum in Europe. Greece, a major gateway, has recorded a one-third increase in arrivals since autumn 2023. Yesterday, Athens rescued 23 migrants near Lesbos. The island, known for its migrant camp closed to the press, is facing living conditions denounced by NGOs. A report from Mohtaza Behboudi.

3 months ago·France

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Greek authorities rescue 23 people near Lesbos and warn pressure on migration routes is rising

Greek authorities say 23 migrants have been rescued from a dinghy near the island of Lesbos in the eastern Aegean Sea.

3 months ago·United States

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Greek authorities rescue 23 people from a dinghy near the island of Lesbos

Greek authorities say 23 migrants have been rescued from a dinghy near the island of Lesbos in the eastern Aegean Sea

3 months ago·United States

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Kathimerini English Edition

Authorities rescue 23 people near Lesvos and warn pressure on migration routes is rising

Authorities say 23 migrants were rescued from a dinghy near the island of Lesvos in the eastern Aegean Sea on Tuesday.

3 months ago·Athens, Greece

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The number of dead and missing people in Greek waters is increasing

The German press refers to the arrivals of migrants in Greece and especially in Gavdos, to Turkish intentions in Syria, but also to the ABC-Trump out-of-court settlement.

3 months ago·Greece

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