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Survivors of Deadly Migrant Shipwreck Sue Greek Authorities
Survivors of a tragic migrant shipwreck that occurred three months ago off Pylos, in southern Greece, are suing authorities. They allege a lack of rescue efforts before the vessel capsized in international waters. The incident, which unfolded in mid-June,...
Greek News
Migrant Boat Disaster: New Questions Raised Over Greece’s Response
Questions were raised over Greece's official response to the migrant boat disaster last week that claimed the lives of hundreds of people. Pakistan says 300 of its citizens perished in the Ionian Sea.
About 750 men, women and children were...
Greek News
Turkish Vessel Harasses Greek Coast Guard Off the Shores of Samos
A Greek Coast Guard vessel was harassed by the Turkish Coast Guard boat during a search and rescue operation off the island of Samos in the eastern Aegean on Tuesday morning according to a statement released by the Hellenic...
Greek News
Turkish Coast Guard Harasses Greek Patrol Boat
A Turkish coast guard vessel carried out dangerous maneuvers around a Greek patrol boat in Greek territorial waters near Leros island, the Shipping and Island Policy Ministry said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on Monday off Farmakonisi, located northeast of...
Greece
6 Arrested From Migrant Boat Rescued Off Mykonos
Greek authorities on Monday charged six of the 108 migrants rescued off Mykonos in a rudderless sailboat over the weekend with illegally transporting third country nationals.
Charges against the group also included causing a shipwreck and forming a criminal organization....
Greek News
Greek Coast Guard Clashes with Turkish Fishing Boat
The Greek Coast Guard clashed with a Turkish fishing boat off the coast of Chios on Tuesday evening.
Upon spotting the Turkish fishing boat in a stretch of sea between the Greek islands of Chios and Oinousses, the Greek Coast...
Greece
Greece’s Coast Guard Sends Bill to Rescued Couple
After rescuing a couple from the sea off Kalo Limenes, Crete, the Greek Coast Guard sent a bill for their services so they can be reimbursed.
Crime
Greek Coast Guard Dismantles Illegal Migrant Trafficking Network
Four foreigners were arrested Monday on the island of Kos for alleged connections with a migrant trafficking network.
Greece
Greek Coast Guard Acquires New Vessels Named after Fallen Heroes
The Greek Coast Guard received two new state-of-the art patrol vessels during a ceremony held in Piraeus on Friday.
Politics
Turkish Coast Guard Vessel Harasses Greek Fishing Boat
A Turkish Coast Guard vessel harassed a Greek fishing boat recently off the coast of the island of Kalymnos, not far from the Turkish coastline. The entire incident, which took place near Imia, the tiny rocky islet that was...