According to a report released by the Greek Coast Guard, 2 bodies were recovered during a search and rescue operation (SAR) while 63 people were rescued.
In 2024, a large portion of unaccompanied refugee minors were trafficked into Greece via a new smuggling route from the coast of Libya to Crete
The tragic incident highlights the extremely dangerous conditions prevalent in the facilities of Greek refugee camps and the authorities' failure to ensure safety for the vulnerable refugees
“We are doing this protest because we are being forgotten here. There are no interpreters in the camp.”
In her newly released music video 'Ah Thalassa,' the Greek singer pays homage to those who lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea while donating the video’s proceeds to UNHCR
Refugee Week Greece kicks off in Athens on Friday and casts the spotlight on displaced individuals and their stories fostering understanding and acceptance.