EU migration: latest events
3 events since 16 Oct 2026, 1 rated major or critical, across Greece, Afghanistan, Italy. Last update 19 Oct 2026, 17:23 UTC.
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12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead, including an infant. The deaths were reported on Monday.
- The incidents occurred off Lesbos and Samos.
- The dead include an infant.
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12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead, including an infant. The deaths were reported on Monday.
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12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead, including an infant. Separately, a New York Times investigation reports that European governments are quietly expanding talks with the Taliban on deportations, diplomatic representation and economic assistance, without recognising the administration.
12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece · European governments quietly expand talks with Taliban on…
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19 Oct 2026
- 12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece 19 Oct 2026 · Humanitarian · impact 4 · ≈ Lesbos, Greece
- European governments quietly expand talks with Taliban on deportations and aid 19 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Kabul, Afghanistan
16 Oct 2026
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