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A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people capsized and sank shortly after departing from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens missing. Authorities have arrested the vessel's captain and launched extensive search operations amid what officials are calling the region's worst maritime disaster.
The Greek Coast Guard rescued 38 migrants south of Gavdos, Crete, as part of an operation coordinated by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC). The migrants were safely brought ashore.
Two paddleboarders were rescued off the coast of Pervolia on Friday after being swept out to sea, prompting activation of the national emergency response plan Nearchos. The joint rescue and coordination centre (JRCC) confirmed the operation began at 10.15am, when the two individuals were reported in danger. A helicopter from the 460th naval rescue squadron […]
At least eight people have died and dozens remain missing after a passenger catamaran capsized in rough seas near Kyrenia amid rescue operations battling severe weather. Authorities are investigating the vessel's seaworthiness and crew conduct following the maritime disaster.
The Greek frigate Kimon departed Cyprus following its deployment, while the frigate Elli left port in Greece en route to Cyprus, amidst heightened regional security concerns.
Approximately 87 foreign nationals were intercepted on two boats in the sea area south of Kali Limenes in Crete. The operation was coordinated by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC).
A Greek Cypriot diver died after being found “in distress” near the Zenobia shipwreck off the Larnaca coast by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC), it said on Saturday. According to the JRCC, the man was rescued via speedboat by the port and maritime police and later transferred to an ambulance before being admitted […]