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Migrant Surge in Greece: South Crete and Gavdos Under Pressure
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The Portuguese agents collaborated with the Greek forces. The irregular migrants "retained primary care" before being handed over to the authorities, he said to the Maritime Police.
In front of the Greek island of Crete, 346 people were rescued from distress.
Nine boats with migrants arrived in Gavdos and Agia Galini - Two rescue operations underway south of Ierapetra
Migrant Surge in Greece: South Crete and Gavdos Under Pressure
346 migrants were rescued within a matter of hours south of Crete. Credit: AMNA A significant surge in migrant arrivals has been observed over the last several hours south of Crete and off the coast of Gavdos in Greece. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, 346 migrants were rescued within a five-hour window on Friday between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. during seven separate operations. These rescue missions involved assets from the Coast Guard, ae…
Refugee and migrant flows continue in Crete, with the incidents of the last 24 hours putting the authorities on alert. Refugees and migrants are being transferred to reception and identification centers.
The 310 irregular migrants who were rescued during the night in five different operations by the port and frontex south of the border island remain in the port of Gavdos, as shown in the photos and videos of ΕΡΤnews. The plan is for the 310 people to be transferred by Friday evening (6/3) by a port ship to southern Crete, specifically to the port of Sfakia, and from there by buses to the accommodation area in Agia Chania. There, 262 people who …
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