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105 Migrants Rescued Early Friday Morning in Aegean Sea

105 refugees were rescued in two different incidents after 7 am on Friday. A Romanian vessel of Frontex located and rescued 45 refugees and migrants in the sea region of Keramia, Chios island. Another 60 refugees and migrants were rescued...

Chaos on Chios: Tensions Rising as More Migrants Arrive and Fights Break Out in Camps

The Greek island of Chios is still experiencing new migrant arrivals despite the EU-Turkey migrant deal that is in place. Tensions on the island between locals and migrants have been rising over the past few months as residents on the...

EU-Turkey Migration Deal Falls Short of Solving Issues on Lesvos, Mayor Says

The mayor of Lesvos is speaking out about the dire needs of the island in coping with the flood of migrants that are living in overcrowded reception camps. Mayor Spyros Galinos recently spoke to RT about his concern with the...

Turkish Swimmer Makes 11km Swim From Turkey to Lesvos as Symbolic Gesture

In a symbolic gesture of Turkish-Greek friendship, Turkish long-distance swimmer Seda Kansuk swam the 11 kilometer distance between the coast of Turkey and Eftalou on the Greek island of Lesvos; a popular route used by migrants fleeing conflict zones trying...