Greece rescues 545 migrants off Crete after distress call

Greek authorities carried out a major rescue operation early on Friday morning, after a vessel carrying 545 migrants sent out a distress signal off the coast of Gavdos islant, south of Crete.

The Hellenic Coast Guard responded immediately, deploying three patrol boats, supported by three Frontex vessels and three nearby commercial ships.

All passengers, mostly men from Bangladesh, Egypt and Pakistan, were safely brought ashore on…