
Tanker Rescues 33 Migrants South of Gavdos, Greece
A tanker located and rescued 33 foreign nationals who were on board a boat south of Gavdos, as migratory flows continue in the region.
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A tanker located and rescued 33 foreign nationals who were on board a boat south of Gavdos, as migratory flows continue in the region.

Forty-six migrants were rescued south of the Greek island of Gavdos and are being transported to Crete for assistance.

A Frontex drone detected a boat carrying 26 migrants off the coast of Gavdos, Greece, prompting a search and rescue operation coordinated by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center.

A new report from protothema.gr documents the human stories, trafficking networks, and root causes behind the established migration route from Libya to Greek islands like Gavdos and Crete, highlighting migrants' desperation to avoid returning.

FRONTEX forces conducted a double search and rescue operation south of Gavdos, Greece, locating a total of 70 migrants.

New waves of migrants have arrived on the Greek island of Gavdos and in southern Crete, with a 17-year-old South Sudanese national arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in connection with one of the incidents.

The Greek Coast Guard rescued 38 migrants south of Gavdos, Crete, as part of an operation coordinated by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC). The migrants were safely brought ashore.

Greek authorities and a commercial ship rescued 32 to 44 migrants south of Gavdos island. The rescued individuals are being transported to Palaiochora.

Thirty-six foreign nationals were safely rescued from a boat 10 nautical miles south of Gavdos, Greece, and transported to the island's port.

An event featuring speeches and an open discussion will be held in Athens on Wednesday, aiming to foster public dialogue about Gavdos island through scientific, social, and experiential approaches, including a documentary screening.

Forty migrants, including six women and one minor, arrived by boat on Trypiti beach on the Greek island of Gavdos, prompting a response from port authorities.

Police in Gavdos, Greece, demolished 23 illegal shacks during an operation, with only verbal reactions reported and a 47-year-old man arrested with a standing conviction.

Tension is high on Gavdos as the demolition of makeshift huts on Lavrakas and Ai-Giannis beaches has begun, with the presence of riot police sparking reactions from various collectives.

Another boat carrying dozens of migrants arrived from the Libyan coast to Gavdos, south of Crete, following a previous rescue of 35 people in the same area.

Hundreds of migrants have been located and rescued at sea south of Crete and Gavdos in recent days, as arrivals continue in the region.

Two new incidents involving boats carrying migrants have been recorded in the sea areas off Crete and Gavdos, prompting rescue operations.

Greek authorities rescued 131 migrants in two separate operations south of the island of Gavdos within a few hours. The migrants were found on boats and subsequently transported to safety.

The Greek Coast Guard, coordinated by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center, rescued 46 foreign nationals from a boat approximately 39 nautical miles south-southeast of Gavdos island.

Greek port authorities located and rescued 26 foreign nationals from a boat approximately 36 nautical miles south of Gavdos island. The vessel was initially spotted by a Frontex aerial asset.

Another migrant rescue operation has been completed off the coast of Gavdos, Greece, involving 35 individuals found on a boat.

A search and rescue operation coordinated by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED) successfully located and rescued 35 migrants from a dinghy 32 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos.

A Hellenic Air Force Super Puma helicopter successfully carried out a medical evacuation mission yesterday, transferring a patient from the cargo ship 'Great W' which was sailing 40 nautical miles south of Gavdos to Chania General Hospital.

A rescue operation was conducted off the coast of Crete, Greece, for 29 migrants found on a boat south-southeast of Gavdos.

Graikijos pakrančių apsauga per 48 valandas į pietus nuo Kretos ir netoliese esančios Gavdoso salos sulaikė arba išgelbėjo 550 migrantų.

Greek authorities conducted multiple search and rescue operations south of Crete and Gavdos, saving at least 610 irregular migrants within a single day. The operations involved the rescue of 36 individuals in one instance near Gavdos.

Greek authorities reported at least 1,000 arrests for irregular entry in April, indicating increased migratory pressures at its sea borders. A new rescue operation was also conducted near Gavdos island.

Chaos has erupted in Gavdos, Greece, due to intense reactions to the demolition of cabins in the Lavrakas forest area, involving MAT forces. A resident claims to have been attacked by the mayor's brother amidst the dispute.

Riot police were deployed to Gavdos, Europe's southernmost island, to carry out demolitions of illegal beach huts. The operation sparked a standoff with locals and activists.

Call for a protest gathering in Syntagma on Thursday - "Hands off Gavdos. The cements have owners, nature only has lovers and protectors"

The Portuguese Maritime Authority intercepted 35 "irregular" migrants, including two women, on a Greek island and transferred them to Gavdos port, where they were handed over to Greek authorities.

Migratory flows to Crete and Gavdos are increasing, with multiple boats arriving. Rescue operations have been underway for dozens of foreign nationals since Wednesday.

Frontex unmanned aerial vehicles detected two separate boats carrying a total of 80 migrants south of Gavdos island, who were subsequently transferred to Palaiochora.

Greek authorities have rescued 327 migrants in two separate operations off the coast of Crete within 48 hours. The migrants were found near Gavdos and Ierapetra, highlighting ongoing migration challenges in the region.

A boat carrying migrants capsized in the sea area 20 nautical miles south-southwest of Gavdos, Greece, prompting a rescue operation that saved 48 individuals.

Greek authorities have rescued a total of 172 migrants in two separate operations south of the island of Gavdos. The migrants were subsequently disembarked at the port of Karave in Crete.

A boat carrying approximately 92 foreign nationals was located 43 nautical miles south-southeast of Gavdos, leading to a rescue operation coordinated by the Hellenic Coast Guard's Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center.

Thirty-eight migrants were rescued south of the Greek island of Gavdos and subsequently transferred to Souda. The operation successfully brought the individuals to safety.

Twenty-nine migrants were rescued south of Gavdos after their boat was spotted by a drone. The rescue operation successfully brought the individuals to safety.

Greek authorities, aided by a Frontex aircraft, rescued over 100 migrants from several boats south of Crete and Gavdos. The migrants were subsequently brought to Crete.

Greek authorities have rescued over 200 migrants in multiple operations off the southern coasts of Crete and Gavdos. The rescued individuals are being transported to ports on Crete.

Media reports indicate that more than 100 migrants have arrived on Crete, with the islands of Crete and Gavdos increasingly becoming new arrival points for boats departing from the North African coast, many of which are overcrowded and unseaworthy.

A "war" has broken out on the small Greek island of Gavdos following the demolition of makeshift shelters by riot police, sparking protests from campers.

The Municipality of Gavdos issued a statement addressing tensions following the demolition of makeshift huts on the island, clarifying that the interventions concern an "area of particular ecological importance" and are not a generalized operation.

Greek police conducted an operation to demolish wooden structures on Gavdos island, leading to strong public reactions and calls for a protest rally in Syntagma Square.

Students from the 1st Primary School of Voula remain stranded on Gavdos island after traveling there to participate in the March 25th parade, with their departure plans dependent on weather conditions.

Migrant flows to Crete continue unabated, with the coast guard locating a total of 313 people south of Gavdos in six separate incidents, and more arriving at Kaloi Limenes.