Saturday 06/December/2025 – 10:08 PM
A Greek Coast Guard official announced on Saturday that 18 migrants have been killed coup Their boat was about 40 kilometers south of the small island of Chrissi in southern Greece, while rescue teams were able to retrieve two survivors from the sea, according to what Reuters reported.
The official explained that a Turkish cargo ship was the first to spot the capsized boat, and quickly informed the Greek authorities, who began search and rescue operations, and the survivors were transferred to the island of Crete to receive the necessary care.
Main transit points for migrants towards Europe
Greece is one of the main crossing points for migrants towards Europe, especially during the migration crisis in 2015 and 2016, which witnessed the arrival of more than a million people from the Middle East and Africa.
Despite the decline in the number of arrivals in the following years, last year witnessed a noticeable increase in migrant boats coming from Libya towards the islands of Crete, Gavdos and Cressi, while fatal accidents continue to be present on the sea migration lines.
