Tragedy struck off the coast of Italy as two separate shipwrecks claimed the lives of ten migrants and left dozens missing. Rescuers discovered ten bodies on a wooden boat near Lampedusa, while the Italian coast guard launched a search for survivors after another shipwreck near Calabria. The incidents highlight the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe by sea.
A new BBC documentary alleges that Greek coastguard personnel have deliberately caused the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. The documentary cites multiple instances where migrants were thrown overboard or abandoned in unseaworthy vessels, resulting in loss of life. Greece has been accused of aggressive tactics in dealing with migrants, but these allegations raise serious concerns about potential human rights violations.
Athens’ iconic Acropolis was transformed into a surreal Martian landscape as orange-brown dust clouds from the Sahara Desert blanketed the city. The dust, carried by strong winds across the Mediterranean Sea, created an eerie orange haze that obscured the city’s landmarks. However, a shift in the wind forecast is expected to clear the skies and bring cooler temperatures.
Incredible pictures show the skies over Athens turned orange as dust clouds blew across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, engulfing the Acropolis. Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert across southern Greece, making the Greek capital resemble Mars on Tuesday evening. Experts warn of health risks from fine pollution, while winds are expected to shift and clear the skies on Wednesday. In addition, strong winds have fueled unseasonably early wildfires in Greece, with 25 breaking out in the past 24 hours and three arrests made on Paros island.
