At least 30 people died when two migrant boats sank in Greece

Athens (ST): The Greek coast guard announced that the death toll from the sinking of two boats last week in the Aegean Sea in Greece has risen to at least 30, after a new body was found today.

France Press Agency quoted Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarakhi, in a statement he made in Cyprus, calling for pressure on the Turkish regime at the European Union level to prevent illegal flights sailing from Turkey, otherwise the loss of life will continue.

Greek coast guard officials pointed out that the body of a woman was recovered today off the island of Kythera in the south of the Peloponnese peninsula. Eighty people were rescued in this drowning accident, while a suspected smuggler was arrested.

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