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Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for three missing

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Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for three missing

Greece rescued 42 migrants off the island of Crete and was searching for three missing after their boat sent a distress signal. The migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter, and a search operation was underway. Crete and Gavdos have seen an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya. Greece has provided support to the islands to handle the situation. Greece has been a popular entry point to the EU for migrants and refugees since 2015, with many arriving on its islands and thousands dying at sea.

Greece finds 10 more migrants after 25 rescued off Greek island

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Greece finds 10 more migrants after 25 rescued off Greek island

Greek rescuers found 10 migrants on a rocky area of the island of Samos overnight after recovering the body of one migrant and rescuing 25 whose boat had sunk. Additionally, a speedboat carrying migrants was found sailing off the island of Chios, where authorities found 20 migrants, including two children. Greece has been a favored gateway to the European Union for migrants and refugees, with 10,854 migrants having reached Greece by sea so far this year.

Smugglers , ‘advertising Cyprus on social media’

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Smugglers , ‘advertising Cyprus on social media’

Fact: People smugglers are advertising voyages to Cyprus on social media.

Summary: Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that people smugglers are using social media to advertise voyages to Cyprus. He also mentioned the increasing trend of smugglers setting sail from Lebanon and the challenges in preventing boats from entering Cypriot waters. Additionally, there have been difficulties in returning migrants to Lebanon and efforts to relocate migrants to other European Union member states.

Lebanon no longer accepting migrant returns from Cyprus

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Lebanon no longer accepting migrant returns from Cyprus

Lebanon is no longer accepting returns of Syrian migrants from Cyprus due to the large number of Syrian migrants within its own borders.

‘, Mass casualty event’ as Baltimore Key Bridge collapses

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‘, Mass casualty event’ as Baltimore Key Bridge collapses

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a ship collided with a support pylon, causing vehicles to plunge into the river.

Man falls 80m, rescued by helicopter (video)

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Man falls 80m, rescued by helicopter (video)

A national guardsman fell down an 80-metre cliff near the Lefka crossing point and was rescued by an Emak helicopter crew. He sustained relatively minor injuries, including a broken arm. The rescue operation involved firefighters from the Evryhou and Lakatamia stations, and the area was inaccessible on foot, necessitating the helicopter rescue. The man’s health is still being monitored.

The rescue of a soldier who fell down a cliff

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The rescue of a soldier who fell down a cliff

A soldier fell down a cliff of about 100 meters in Nicosia district and was transferred to Nicosia General Hospital with injuries in various parts of his body. The Evrychou rural fire station and the Lakatamia station responded to the incident, which occurred near the Lefka roadblock. The soldier was caught by rocks to stop his fall.

Two arrested after 458 people arrive in Cyprus on migrant boats

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Two arrested after 458 people arrive in Cyprus on migrant boats

Authorities intercepted six boats carrying 458 people off Cape Greco, and the migrants were escorted to the Ayia Napa marina before being moved to the Pournara Reception Centre. The boats had varying numbers of men, women, children, and unaccompanied minors, with the largest carrying 283 people. The migrants reported setting off from Lebanon, each paying three thousand dollars to an unidentified facilitator. Two men, one from Lebanon and one from Syria, were arrested on suspicion of organizing the crossing and are facing charges related to human smuggling.