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Migration arrivals surge, 242 rescued off Crete in separate operations

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When:
June 4, 2026 ยท 3:18 PM
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News from Greece and the World

Greek authorities rescued 242 migrants in five separate incidents involving six boats south of Crete on Thursday, up until the afternoon hours, highlighting a sharp rise in migration flows from Libya.

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