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Greece Rescues 545 Migrants Near Gavdos
Greece's Coast Guard rescued 545 migrants from a fishing boat near the island of Gavdos.
They were found about 30 kilometers from the island and are being taken to the port of Agia Galini on the island of Crete.
This is one of the largest groups to reach Greece in recent months.
Many migrants come from Libya and try to reach Europe through Greece.
Greece, along with Cyprus, Spain, and Italy, will get help from the European Union to handle these situations starting in mid-2026.
The Greek government wants to send back people who are not allowed to stay.
Greece's Coast Guard rescued 545 migrants from a fishing boat off Gavdos.
The migrants are being taken to the port of Agia Galini on Crete.
This is one of the largest groups to reach Greece in recent months.
There has been a steep rise in migrant boats from Libya over the past year.
Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and Italy will be eligible for EU help with migration starting in mid-2026.
- Who
- Greece's Coast Guard
- What
- Rescued 545 migrants from a fishing boat
- Where
- 16 nautical miles off Gavdos, near Crete
- When
- Friday, December 19, 2023
- Why
- Migrants were attempting to reach Europe from Libya
Key facts
- Number of Migrants Rescued
- 545
- Location of Rescue
- 16 nautical miles off Gavdos
- Destination of Migrants
- Port of Agia Galini, Crete
- Origin of Migrants
- Mainly Libya
- EU Mechanism for Migration
- Eligible for help in mid-2026
- Greek Government Priority
- Deportation of rejected asylum seekers
- Historical Context
- 2015-16 migration crisis with over a million migrants
- Recent Increase
- Steep rise in migrant boats over the past year
