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Chios

Autopsies reveal migrants died of head injuries in Greece wreck

Autopsies have found that most migrants who died in a recent boat disaster off the Greek island of Chios suffered fatal head injuries rather than drowning, according to findings reviewed by investigators.

11 Feb 2026-15:20
At least 14 dead after migrant boat collides with Greek coastguard vessel

At least 14 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of the Greek island of Chios late on Tuesday.

04 Feb 2026-09:26
Wildfires rage across Greece, thousands evacuated

Firefighters continue battling multiple wildfires across Greece for a second day, threatening towns near Patras and on the islands of Chios and Zakynthos. Since Tuesday, flames have destroyed houses, farms, and factories, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists.

13 Aug 2025-13:01
Chios wildfire forces evacuations of people trapped on beaches

A large wildfire in western Chios has prompted rescue operations to evacuate people trapped on the beaches of Limnia and Agia Markella.

13 Aug 2025-10:53