Category : Search result: Greek coastguard


Tinos: Greece's Hidden Gem of 800 Chapels

Escape the crowds of Mykonos and discover Tinos, the serene Cycladic island boasting over 800 chapels, stunning villages, and a burgeoning food scene, just a short ferry ride away.

Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast

A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.

German tourists rescued from incoming tide at Lyme Regis

A group of German tourists had to be dramatically rescued by HM Coastguard after being cut off by the rapidly incoming tide on the famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Shocking footage captures their scramble to safety.

Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal

An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.

Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

RNLI in major rescue after migrant boat capsizes off Kent

RNLI heroes from Dover and Dungeness brave treacherous conditions to save 50 lives after a migrant vessel founders in the freezing English Channel waters. One person remains missing in a major overnight operation.

Travel Writer's Secret Greek Island Beats Mykonos

A seasoned travel journalist uncovers Greece's best-kept secret for 2024 – a stunning, crowd-free island offering authentic charm, pristine beaches, and incredible value, making it the ultimate alternative to the crowded hotspots.

Discover Astypalea: Greece's Secret Island Paradise

Ditch the overcrowded hotspots! Our travel guide reveals Astypalea, a breathtaking butterfly-shaped Greek island with pristine beaches, authentic villages, and unspoiled charm that remains Greece's best-kept secret.

US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust

In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.

British Woman Dies on Sunbed During Greek Island Holiday

A British tourist's dream holiday on the Greek island of Skiathos ended in tragedy after she suddenly collapsed on a sunbed and died, sparking a major emergency response. The 44-year-old woman was pronounced dead despite frantic efforts to save her.

Tourist sent flying by easyJet engine blast in Greece

A British tourist on the Greek island of Zakynthos was dramatically blown off her feet by the powerful engine blast from an easyJet aircraft. The hilarious yet shocking incident, captured on video, shows the woman being sent tumbling towards the sea as sh

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

Libyan Coastguard Machine-Guns Migrant Rescue Ship

Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat

The Exalted Art of Greek Taverna Cooking

Join Tom Parker Bowles on a culinary pilgrimage to a humble Spetses taverna, where simple frying is transformed into a sublime art form and lunch becomes a lasting memory.

Page 1 of 4