The Greek Coast Guard successfully rescued a total of 74 migrants on the island of Crete during the weekend, contributing to the larger influx of arrivals. This rescue operation reflects a trend among traffickers who are increasingly favoring longer routes across the Mediterranean from North Africa.
Source: https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/21/hundreds-of-migrants-reach-greek-island-of-crete-amid-rising-smuggling