Greece serves as a primary gateway for individuals escaping conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as they seek entry into the EU. A significant number of these people undertake a perilous but brief voyage from Turkey to the Greek islands, traveling in inflatable dinghies.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/at-least-seven-dead-after-migrant-boat-capsizes-near-greek-island-of-lesbos