12 migrants drown off Greece, including 6 during coast guard pursuit

Daily Sabah19 October 2026, 12:08 UTCGreece

At least 12 migrants drowned Monday in two separate incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos after their boats capsized during coast guard pursuits, authorities said. Si...

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