Greek islands

116 migrants rescued from Mediterranean, 3 with bullet wounds

A total of 116 migrants were plucked to safety from the Mediterranean on Saturday, three of whom had week-old bullet wounds, rescuers said.

Apr 16, 2016, 23:14 PM IST

Migrants still arriving as EU-Turkey deal enters force

Greek authorities said 875 migrants landed on the islands overnight, with some 15 boats, each carrying dozens of migrants, arriving on Lesbos alone on Sunday.

Mar 20, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

At least 44 migrants dead as boats sink on way to Greece

The Greek coastguard said they had rescued 74 people after two boats ran into trouble off the Greek Aegean islands of Farmakonisi and Kalolimnos.

Jan 22, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

German crisis talks falter as 13 migrants drown off Greece

Two boats making the hazardous crossing from Turkey capsized in the Aegean Sea off the Greek islands of Samos and Lesbos, leaving at least 13 dead including six children, with many more missing, officials said.

Nov 01, 2015, 23:51 PM IST

Male lizards put their lives at risk to attract mates

The bright colours that male lizards use for sexual signalling to attract females also increase their exposure to preying birds, new research reveals.

Sep 23, 2015, 15:29 PM IST