Over 250 migrants rescued off Spanish coast
Rescuers took in over 250 migrants
Madrid - Egypt Today
Over 250 migrants making the dangerous crossing to Europe were rescued Friday off Spain, with several other vessels still in need of rescue, authorities said.
Spain is the third busiest gateway for migrants arriving in Europe, but far behind Italy and Greece. However, the number of people arriving by sea in Spain has nearly tripled over last year to 17,687.
Many Africans undertaking the long route to Europe are choosing to avoid crossing danger-ridden Libya to get to Italy along the so-called central Mediterranean route, and choosing instead to get there via Morocco and Spain.
The number rescued off Friday off Spain stood at 266, who had been aboard 24 makeshift vessels, said a spokeswoman for the rescuers. Some 15 other boats in need of help were still being sought.
Authorities took the migrants to ports at Cartagena, Malaga and Torrevieja, which are all along Spain's Mediterranean coast.
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) 158,935 people have made the dangerous crossing to Europe this year and another 2,982 died or went missing while trying.
Source: AFP
- Wednesday ,13 July GMT 02:46 2016 Rape, sexual assault: the dark side of Spain's San Fermin celebrations
GMT 07:20 2017 Sunday ,29 October
Catalonia independence: Spain takes charge of CatalanGMT 07:33 2017 Tuesday ,22 August
Barcelona terror suspect Younes AbouyaaqoubGMT 07:34 2016 Sunday ,04 September
Spanish police arrest man for threatening mass shootingGMT 19:15 2016 Saturday ,06 August
German Canaries blaze suspect remandedGMT 02:46 2016 Wednesday ,13 July
Rape, sexual assault: the dark side of Spain's San Fermin celebrationsRussia tests new telemetry system during manned Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft’s launch
Moscow - TASS
The Astra-06 apparatus developed by specialists of Russian Space Systems (RSS) was used for the first time as additional telemetric equipment aboard the manned Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft launc...Read More
GMT 05:28 2024 Wednesday ,07 February
Future Brazil gov to 'dissociate' itself from UN migration compact
GMT 15:58 2016 Monday ,27 June
10 officials interrogated over leaking Thanwiya Amma exams
GMT 10:35 2016 Friday ,30 December
Starc stars in Australia's stunning last day Test win over PakistanGMT 19:43 2011 Sunday ,11 September
Bring your dancing shoes to Koh Samui\'s coolest party zone
GMT 05:35 2017 Tuesday ,09 May
Standard Chartered launches
GMT 09:35 2013 Friday ,14 June
Syrian Free Army targeted Brigadier General Hafez Makhlouf, cousin of President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus
GMT 07:42 2017 Thursday ,02 February
Mirhan Hussein absent from Ramadan 2017 Drama
GMT 08:08 2017 Thursday ,23 March
Pimm's cakeGMT 06:22 2012 Wednesday ,01 February
Egypt revolution’s broken promises
GMT 15:08 2013 Wednesday ,01 May
My spa experience at The Dior institutGMT 07:34 2013 Friday ,12 April
Japan races to read new Murakami novel
GMT 02:42 2017 Wednesday ,01 March
Egypt court acquits Mubarak-era minister in corruption case
GMT 06:26 2016 Tuesday ,26 January
Zika virus expected to spread throughout AmericasGMT 12:48 2013 Wednesday ,27 March
At least 5 people killed and 25 others wounded in 2 attacks
GMT 17:21 2017 Friday ,25 August
Saudi Arabia launches latest low-cost airline 'Flyadeal'
GMT 03:11 2017 Wednesday ,01 March
Egypt, Russia discuss boosting military cooperation in CairoGMT 15:50 2011 Sunday ,13 November
Israeli authorities open Karm Abu Salem crossingGMT 17:37 2012 Monday ,01 October
Craig, Applegate to host \'SNL\'
GMT 13:52 2018 Friday ,14 December
Israeli troops arrest dozens in West Bank
GMT 13:28 2018 Sunday ,09 December
US tells Russia to scrap 9M729 missile or modify it
GMT 17:43 2018 Wednesday ,05 December
Art of Azerbaijan carpets fascinates South Koreans
GMT 16:57 2018 Friday ,02 November
China challenges US to provide ‘evidence’ in trade secrets case
GMT 18:18 2018 Wednesday ,31 October
UAE Minister visits Emirati troops in Aden
GMT 18:34 2018 Thursday ,18 October
Public should "ignore leaks" regarding Khashoggi case "Abdulhamit Gul"
GMT 13:42 2018 Sunday ,14 October
Russian military delivers food, medicines to Syrian village
GMT 15:07 2018 Monday ,08 October
Shah Rukh Khan returns to Dubai
GMT 20:10 2016 Thursday ,06 October
Egypt marks October 6 war anniversary by air shows
GMT 23:00 2017 Thursday ,05 January
Emirates Red Crescent test-pumping water wells in Yemen
GMT 06:13 2015 Friday ,17 July
Loch Ness Monster hunter hooked on catfish theory
GMT 04:47 2017 Friday ,10 March
HH the Emir Holds Telephone Conversation with King of Bahrain
GMT 13:18 2018 Friday ,14 September
Putin, Russian Security Council discuss situation in Idleb
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor