Greek authorities rescued around 545 migrants from a fishing boat near the island of Gavdos, marking one of the largest arrivals in recent months. The migrants, discovered during a search operation, were transported safely to Crete. While the number of arrivals has decreased since the major migration crisis of 2015-16, the islands of Crete and Gavdos have seen a notable increase in migrant boats, particularly from Libya, over the past year. Deadly incidents continue to occur along this dangerous route, and the Greek government has emphasized prioritizing the deportation of rejected asylum seekers.