The Greek coast guard and Frontex vessels picked up another 56 individuals in the rough waters

Footage from Gavdos sparks debate as locals move a migrant boat offshore for safety while Frontex monitors the area

This latest wave of rescues underscores the ongoing challenges faced by southern European countries, particularly Greece, Italy, and Spain, as they confront increasing pressure from maritime migration routes

Stepped up migrant smuggling flows emanating from strife-plagued Libya are expected to top Magnus Brunner 's agenda of talks with Greek leadership

The tremor was recorded at 17.38 (15.38 GMT)

Media reports later cited five fatalities, dozens missing; 124 people rescued in 3 separate incidents involving migrant boats in the same sea region over recent period

Media reports on Tuesday: 17 European nations, including Greece, call for new laws to achieve 'effective returns' to deal with irregular migrant issue

Gavdos is grappling with a significant norovirus outbreak that is overwhelming the Greek island's health infrastructure for the second summer in a row. It is confirmed to be caused by norovirus rather than contaminated water, but concerns linger.

Reports cite another rickety boat loaded with third country nationals attempting to reach EU territory, off Gavdos in this case; call to emergency services made

The semi-arid and remote island south of Crete has witnessed numerous arrivals since Saturday, mostly Egyptian nationals, according to the mayor Gavdos