Nineteen rescued and at least 3 dead after boat carrying migrants is lost near Greek island

Despite years of efforts to 'push back' boats crossing the Mediterranean from Africa, capsizings and drownings have continued.

Wildfires torch Greek island of Crete weeks before official fire season starts

Following one of the warmest winters on record, Greece tackled its first blaze of the year, nearly a month before the onset of the traditional May fire season.