Coastlines and beaches

Dozens more migrants reach a Greek island south of Crete as smugglers seek new routes

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A boat carrying 91 migrants has reached a small island south of Crete that is seeing a spike in the arrival of people attempting the long and dangerous crossing from Africa, A Greek coast guard statement said the migrants, who were found on a beach on … ATHENS, Greece — A boat carrying 91 migrants … Read more

People take to the beach as winter heat wave hits much of Spain

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MADRID — Spain’s weather agency says recent abnormally high temperatures for this time of year are set to continue in many parts of Spain on Friday and over the weekend. The hot spell has led to an almost summer-like feeling in many coastal areas as people take to the beaches to sunbathe, and some have … Read more