Newsflash from Tuesday, 7 October 2025: Greek authorities rescued 69 migrants found on Gavdos island on Monday. The group, all men, were transferred to a temporary shelter in Chania.
Late on Monday evening, a group of 69 migrants who had been discovered earlier that day on the southern coast of Gavdos were safely transferred to a temporary accommodation center in Agia, Chania, according to reports from Creta24.gr.
The migrants were found on Trypiti Beach, located on the southernmost tip of Europe, prompting an immediate response from the Hellenic Coast Guard. All individuals are men, consisting of 48 Egyptians, 11 Pakistanis, and 10 Sudanese nationals.
Authorities coordinated their safe transport from Gavdos to Crete, where they are now being housed temporarily while identification and registration procedures are completed. With this latest arrival, the total number of migrants currently hosted in Agia, Chania, has risen to 176.
Local officials and humanitarian organizations are providing assistance, ensuring access to food, shelter, and medical care. The Coast Guard continues to monitor the southern maritime routes, which have seen increased activity in recent months as smugglers target remote islands like Gavdos as entry points into Greece.
This latest incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Greek authorities in managing migration flows across the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the continued humanitarian efforts at both local and national levels.
