ATHENS, Greece—Three people have been charged with murder in Greece following the death of 16 migrants who were killed when a boat transporting them from Turkey to Italy capsized, authorities said Monday. The suspects were among 63 people rescued following the tragedy Friday when the vessel carrying migrants from Turkey to Italy overturned near the…
At Least 16 Illegal Immigrants Dead in Greek Shipwreck
ATHENS, Greece—At least 16 people died when their boat overturned off the Greek island of Paros in the central Aegean Sea on Friday, in the third maritime disaster involving illegal immigrants this week, the country’s coastguard said. Authorities scrambled a search and rescue operation overnight northwest of Paros. Air and sea assets were deployed to…
Greece: Death Toll From Capsized Migrant Boat Rises to 16
ATHENS, Greece—At least 16 people died after a migrant boat capsized in the Aegean Sea late Friday, bringing the three-day death toll from such shipwrecks in Greek waters to at least 30. The deadly accidents came as smugglers who arrange sea crossings for Europe-bound asylum-seekers increasingly favor a perilous route from Turkey to Italy, avoiding…
Greece: 6 Dead, Several Missing in New Migrant Boat Accident
ATHENS, Greece—At least six people died and more than a dozen were believed missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Aegean Sea late Friday, bringing to at least 20 the combined death toll from three accidents in as many days involving migrant boats in Greek waters. The sinkings came as smugglers increasingly favor a…
Greece, Italy, Spain Reimpose Outdoor Mask Mandates, Increase Restrictions, Citing Omicron
The governments of Greece, Italy, and Spain have reimposed outdoor mask mandates and introduced some new COVID-19 rules ahead of Christmas, citing the spread of the Omicron variant. Greece announced new restrictions on Thursday that include requiring people to wear masks for all outdoor and public areas. Meanwhile, double-masking or more protective filtering facepiece (FFP2) masks will…
Greece: Migrant Boat Sinks, 1 Dead, Dozens Feared Missing
ATHENS, Greece—Greece’s coast guard says one migrant has died and dozens are feared missing after a boat sank off the coast of the island of Folegandros. The body of the unidentified man was recovered during an ongoing search and rescue operation launched early Wednesday after the boat sank some 180 kilometers (112 miles) southeast of…
Southern Greece Rattled by Tremor, No Injuries, Damage Reported
ATHENS—An strong earthquake rattled parts of southern Greece on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. A tremor with a magnitude of 5.4 and a depth of almost 58 km (36 miles) occurred at 0516 GMT in the sea between the Peloponnese and the island of Crete, the Athens Geodynamic Institute reported. Greek…
Greece to Impose Hefty Recurring Fines on Elderly If They Are Unvaccinated
Greece said on Tuesday that citizens aged 60 and over who don’t comply with a new government-imposed COVID-19 vaccination mandate by Jan. 16 will face a recurring monthly fine of 100 euros ($113). Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that his decision to implement the measure, announced on Nov. 30, “tormented” him personally, but it was necessary…
Insider’s Greece: Off the Beaten Track
Whether you’re a fan of photography, a nature lover, or travel to eat, Greece has variety aplenty to satisfy many kinds of travelers. For those looking to go off the beaten track and experience Greece beyond the Acropolis, here are some recommendations from people who know the country well. For Foodies Marina Cantafio is a…
Mediterranean Masterpiece: A Villa for Ocean Lovers on Crete
For the dreamer out there in search of ancient myths, pirate fortresses, dreamy seascapes, and kind of a Bond villain vibe in a home, a magnificent villa for sale on the island of Crete may be just the thing. Situated a stone’s throw away from medieval pirate Enrico Pescatore’s lair overlooking Heraklion Bay and the…
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